BBC Countryfile Magazine

Countryfile Magazine inspires you to explore forgotten corners of the great British countryside and provides knowledge of the people and wildlife that inhabit it. We want to tempt you into trying new things, seek out new places and make the most of Britain’s beautiful landscapes.

Hope in hidden places

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SEPTEMBER IN THE COUNTRY • THE BIG PICTURE

STEP INTO SEPTEMBER • Discover the joys of the countryside with a walking event this month

HOW TO WATERPROOF A JACKET • Regular washing and reproofing using special ‘tech wash’ and proofer will keep your jacket waterproof – and prolong its life.

FAIRYTALE FUNGI • Our islands are home to a staggering 15,000 species of fungi, many of which have an almost magical air. Expert forager Dave Hamilton reveals 12 of his favourites…

HARVEST RECIPES SPECIAL • Make the most of the season’s bounty with these delicious and comforting recipes from Gill Meller, to cook and eat outdoors in autumn’s golden light, or indoors as you wish

A view from the farm Adam Henson • 50 YEARS OF THE RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST

Nicola Chester • Rural buses mean independence for young and old – but they’re a dying breed

LAND OF GREEN HILLS AND SILVER SANDS • Carwyn Graves champions the hidden delights of Carmarthenshire, a place of crumbling castles and bustling market towns, empty beaches and tempting trails leading into gorgeous hill country

NOW GO TO CARMARTHENSHIRE • Where to stay, eat and explore in the Welsh county, by Carwyn Graves

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How horses shaped Britain • The countryside would look very different were it not for equines. Tiffany Francis-Baker reveals some of the surprising ways horses have sculpted our landscapes

A walk in Hockney’s Yorkshire • Joyful zingy colours, exuberant strokes and large formats typify David Hockney’s exciting take on the rolling landscapes of his home county. Chris Gee walks the Yorkshire Wolds Way in search of the views that inspired the influential artist

COUNTRYFILE ISSUES JOHN CRAVEN • COULD MORE OF SCOTLAND BE COMMUNITY OWNED?

Find your inner caveman • The secret of happiness? Channel your inner caveman. Sam Pyrah reveals seven ways to go back to prehistoric basics with your lifestyle

Bird of prayer • This September, Christopher Eccleston narrates A Kestrel for a Knave for BBC Four’s The Read. Stephen James-Yeoman discusses the enduring power of this classic countryside book

Hamza and the Hope Spot • Hope Spots are springing up around the world – but what are they? Countryfile presenter and wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin lives in the heart of one in Argyll, literally on the ‘spot’. Here’s what he found

TOP 10 NATIONAL TRUST HOUSES • Visit a real-life Downton Abbey at England’s 10 most majestic country houses

A REQUIEM FOR A DEVON FARM • This tale about male friendship and the devastating impact of disease is moving and heartfelt

PAVING THE WAY • We talk to Kerri Andrews, editor of the Way Makers anthology

YOUR DAYS OUT… IN PHOTOS • Share your best photos of the British countryside with us and you could see your image published in print or online and win a great prize.

Your countryside • HAVE YOUR SAY ON RURAL ISSUES

Country puzzles • RACK YOUR COUNTRYFILE BRAIN WITH THESE WILD AND WONDERFUL GAMES

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Lake District walks • Discover the very best trails and views of Lakeland, from the shores of England’s largest lake to the summit of its highest peak

THIS MONTH…

Next month Photography special • Celebrating the beauty of the British countryside

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