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Explore a fairy glen on the St Patrick's Way in Co Down
Explore a fairy glen of birdsong and pure waters in fabled Tollymore Forest on the edge of the Mourne Mountains in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Find mindfulness by the river
Accompanied by the changing light, ambience and audio of moving water, time spent idling by rivers offers us a meditative calm and perspective that is extremely good for our health, says Kevin Parr
Learn how to map read for National Map Reading Week
This week is National Map Reading Week, so it's the ideal time to brush up on your map-reading skills. While online maps and/or sat navs can be useful for navigating in the countryside it is essential to learn how to read maps too.
Bike ride: Exe Valley Way, Devon
Follow the banks of the River Exe from the historic streets of Exeter to the quietude of the Devonshire countryside, where otters slink and kingfishers spy
Podcast: A delightful wander along Gower stream to the sea – with a treasure hunt
Enjoy a gentle day's walk along a dashing stream in South Wales looking for wildlife and treasure – and a most mysterious fish – in episode 12, season 8 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: A delightful morning on a Devon river with wildlife photographer Jim Brown
Enjoy a gentle meander along the River Axe in Devon in the friendly company of wildlife photographer Jim Brown and professional story-teller Martin Maudsley. Listen on for stories of wildlife and folklore in episode 11, season 8 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Welsh farming regulations to cut river pollution could be scrapped
The Welsh Government's attempts to introduce plans to reduce agricultural pollution, especially slurry, face intense political opposition, says Andrew Griffiths
Podcast: A ramble along Derbyshire's River Goyt to talk wildlife, angling and local history
Enjoy a calming and charming walk along the River Goyt in Derbyshire to meet anglers and walkers and discuss local history in episode 7, season 8 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Spend a blissful, calming day by the river with a Somerset artist
Enjoy a gentle conversation about our relationship with nature and rivers in the company of Somerset artist Lucy Pendrick in episode 3, season 8 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
A dramatic encounter with the Severn Bore on an atmospheric walk beside Britain's longest river
Experience the mighty Severn Bore – a tidal wave on Britain's longest river – in episode one, series 8 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Bulldozer destroys an extensive stretch of Herefordshire river
A 1.5km stretch of the River Lugg in Herefordshire has been destroyed by a bulldozer claims the local Wildlife Trust. By Andrew Griffiths
Podcast: Meet tremendous toads in an adventure on the River Usk in Monmouthshire
Why are toads cleverer than frogs, what's so special about the toad's eye and much more in this podcast adventure – episode 10, season 6 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Explore the fascinating wildlife of a Hampshire chalk stream
Journey down a Hampshire chalk stream to discover its wildlife with TV's Dr George McGavin and Zam Baring of the Wessex Rivers Trust in episode 9, season 6 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine plodcast
Pioneering project aims to return rivers to their natural paths
The scheme, which aims to restore rivers to their natural state prior to human interference, is the first of its kind in the UK.
Walk: Along the Sea Wall at Heybridge Basin, Essex
A refreshing and easy coastal walk along the Blackwater Estuary, home to an abundance of wildlife and perfect for families.
Five big stories affecting rural Britain right now
Increasing litter, dirtier rivers and a fall in migrant farm labour - Countryfile Magazine reports from BBC's rural affairs committee on the issues currently affecting rural Britain
Taking a fish's eye view of a river – in Abergavenny
Conservationists in the small Welsh market town of Abergavenny are trying to improve their local river so that salmon can return to it. Editor Fergus Collins went to get a closer look at the obstacles to success
Topsham, Devon
This river port town is brimming with history and quirky character, perfect for exploring with your loved one.
Drought-affected fish saved by rescue teams
Recent dry conditions have left many fish stranded in pools left by falling water levels in many of England's rivers.
Scott's Grotto, Hertfordshire
Discover a subterranean lost world in the Lee Valley, home of a 18-century poet John Scott