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Clovelly, Devon: What to see and do
Explore the timeless, traffic-free village of Clovelly on the north coast of Devon, and find cosy pubs, cobbled streets and locally caught lobster
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.
Best gifts for walkers: 33 top presents for hikers
In need of a gift for the hikers in your life? We’ve put together some suggestions of practical presents walkers will love at a range of different price points.
Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need: how to organise or join a Ramble and how to donate
This year's Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need is taking place in October 2023. Our Countryfile Ramble guide explains how to organise your own Ramble with a selection of walking routes, plus how to donate and buy your Countryfile Ramble hat.
Britain's best poetry walks: walk in the shadows of Britain's greatest poets
Walk in the footsteps of some of Britain’s greatest poets and discover the landscapes that inspired their famous works – from Wordsworth's Lake District to Austen's Hampshire.
Podcast: An unlikely pilgrimage with Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton
We talk to Penelope Wilton and Jim Broadbent – stars of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – about their own love of walking and the countryside – in episode 2, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
How to get active in the British countryside in the New Year
Breathe some fresh air into the New Year with our guide on the best ways to get active in the countryside in 2023. Whether it's cycling, dog walking, volunteering, fishing or wildlife watching, get outside, get active and feel the body benefits this winter
Walk: Alresford, Hampshire
Discover the clear streams that have made Old Alresford and New Alresford England's watercress capital.
Day out: Sandringham, Norfolk
Soak up royal history and wonderful landscaped gardens at Sandringham estate in Norfolk
Boots and Beards interview: Walking for minority communities
Glaswegian hillwalking group Boots & Beards, now the subject of a BBC documentary, works to boost wellbeing in minority communities and provide access to the countryside. We chat to volunteer Zain Sehgal.
8 winter woodland mysteries
Can you spot these eight woodland mysteries on your next forest walk?
How dangerous are cows to walkers?
Calm, cud-chewing bovines or a serious threat to walkers – just how dangerous are cows in Britain's countryside?
How to prevent and treat blisters
Blisters could prematurely end your enjoyable ramble. But you can avoid sore feet with a few key pieces of kit and our simple steps to pain-free walking.
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
Aberystwyth walk, Ceredigion
This spectacular five-mile cliff walk starts at the northern end of the town ascending Constitution Hill to follow the rugged Wales Coast Path to the dramatic sand dunes of Ynyslas.
British mountain guide: facts, definitions and the best peaks to climb
From Snowdon in Wales and Ben Nevis in Scotland to the towering heights of the Lake District Fells, here is our guide to the UK's most amazing mountains, including a brief look at the history of British mountain climbing, facts and the best peaks to climb
Small wonders: Britain’s best easy hill walks
You can enjoy sensational views and a sense of achievement – without the time and effort of scaling high peaks, says hill-walker and author Phoebe Smith in her expert guide to the UK's best small hill walks.
Sara Maitland: How our ancient pilgrimage routes have been given a new lease of life
Ancient pilgrimage routes are springing back to life as wonderful waymarked trails, says Sara Maitland.
Walk: Badgworthy Water, Exmoor National Park
Explore Doone Country, one of Exmoor's most beautiful river valleys and the backdrop to the R.D Blackmore's tale of romance and murder – Lorna Doone
Day out: Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland’s first official Food Town has all the ingredients for a fabulous alfresco feast
Britain's most epic walking challenges
With spring in the air and light in the evenings it’s natural to feel the pull of great and memorable adventures. Here are some of the best one or two-day walking challenges to stretch even the hardiest walker.
Ellie Harrison: Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors to save ancient paths
Want to keep our ancient paths? Then pull on your walking boots, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison.
National Dog Day: best walks to celebrate, plus dog-friendly places to stay
Celebrate National Dog Day 2019, with our guide on the best dog walks in Britain and dog-friendly places to stay, plus how to make your own dog treats.
Hostel walking: what it is, organising a trip and kit list
Walking from one hostel to the next is a great way to make your long-distance hikes more comfortable. We take a look at what it involves, how to organise a trip and the best UK itineraries