Wales
Pistyll Rhaeadr, Powys: What to see and do
Plan a visit to this iconic Welsh gem and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Pistyll Rhaeadr, where the harmony of nature unfolds in a breathtaking display.
Ynys Llanddwyn: Two family friendly walks around this pretty Island in Anglesey
Take the family on two enchanting walks through the mystical landscapes of Ynys Llanddwyn.
A quest for peace in deepest Wales with Charlotte Church
Meet singer-songwriter Charlotte Church on a retreat to her wonderful house The Dreaming deep in the Welsh countryside, in episode 4, season 16 of the Countryfile Plodcast
Dewstow Hidden Gardens and Grottoes, Monmouthshire
Tip-toe over streams and wind your way through labyrinths in a garden that was lost for half a century
Celebrate St David's Day: history and traditions
Celebrate Wales' national day with our guide to St David's Day which looks at the history of the patron saint of Wales and popular Welsh traditions.
Newborough Beach, Anglesey: what to see and do
Explore sand dunes rich in wildflowers, a forest-backed beach and a romantic island on the south coast of Anglesey with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to Newborough Beach, Newborough Warren, Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island.
RSPCA celebrates as Welsh farmers could be paid for higher animal welfare
The Welsh government has announced that it wants to improve and develop Wales's farm amimal welfare record following the UK's exit from the European Union
Snowdonia guide: best walks, attractions and places to stay
Experience the landscapes, best walks and beautiful cosy villages of Snowdonia with our national park guide.
The best wildlife webcams to watch in the UK and Ireland
Whether you want to watch nesting birds, nocturnal mammals or displays of strength, you can enjoy live footage of wildlife around the UK and Ireland wherever you are. Here is our expert guide to the best wildlife webcams to watch right now.
Day out: Ynys-hir Nature Reserve, Ceredigion
Sheltered between the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountains, the Cambrian hills and Cardigan Bay is Ynys-hir, a patchwork of habitats home to one of Britain’s rarest woodland birds.
Day out: Dee Estuary, Flintshire
Join thousands of overwintering birds in enjoying this gleaming expanse of water, saltmarsh, sand and mudflats
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: Adventuring in floods and ice along the River Usk in Monmouthshire
After January's heavy rain, we head out into the waterlogged fields of the Use Valley in Monmouthshire to witness and changed landscape and its wildlife – in episode 6, season 8 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Join a quest to find an ancient holy well lost in the Welsh hills
Head into the wild woods of Wales and hills to track down an ancient well and discover its strange story in the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast, episode 2, season 8
Podcast: Beachcombing and birdwatching on the Menai Straits in North Wales
Escape to summer on the coast with episode 7, season 7 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast and discover waders, butterflies and wildflowers on the Menai Straits in North Wales
Day out: Bethlehem, Carmarthenshire
Unearth the story behind the curious naming of a tiny farming settlement on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
Natural Resources Wales to make decision ‘soon’ on whether to prosecute over River Llynfi pollution incident
In July, several miles of the Afon Llynfi at the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park was stripped of all life by a sudden and severe pollution incident. Fergus Collins caught up with Dav Letellier of Natural Resources Wales for the latest on the what is being done to catch the culprits
Thousands of fish killed in devastating pollution incident on Welsh river
Almost all aquatic life has been killed along a stretch of the picturesque Afon Llynfi at the northern edge of Brecon Beacons National Park.
Podcast: An eerie evening with Britain's strangest bird – the nightjar
Listen to the strange calls of the nightjars on an atmospheric evening's walk on a Welsh hillside in episode 6, season 6 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Best places for outdoor adventures in Wales
Wales abounds with natural wonders, dramatic landscapes and an epic history that’s matched by its many myths and legends. Here is a selection of the best coves, forests and natural wonders to visit in this awe-inspiring land.
Day out: Cors Caron, Ceredigion
A huge wetland jewel forgotten in the heart of Wales – what an opportunity for
adventure with a marvellous cast of wildlife
Guide to Anglesey: best places to visit and coastal walks
Beaches, coast paths, natures reserves and ancient monuments – this must-see island set adrift from mainland Wales is the perfect holiday destination whatever the season. Our guide to Anglesey's best coastal walks, gardens, beaches, historic places and more.
Rare beetle rediscovered in Wales
For the first time in more than 75 years, the short-necked oil beetle, previously believed to be extinct in Wales, has been spotted in Pembrokeshire.
Walk: The Clwydian Range (Bryniau Clwyd), Denbighshire/Flintshire
Connecting the Irish Sea with mid-Wales, this 17.5-mile route follows the length of one of Britain's least-known ridgelines. It can be walked in one long day or two moderate days.