BBC Countryfile Magazine - March 2025

In this issue

ANCIENT CORNWALL - Journey back through time and marvel at the many mysterious ancient sites on the West Penwith peninsula.
VANISHING FOG - More than just a cloud of water droplets, fog is a powerful presence that transforms landscapes... and ourselves.
TOP 10 WALKING TRAILS - Are you planning a big hike this year? We reveal the UK’s most beautiful long-distance paths to explore in 2025.

Famous terrier breeds

Despite their naturally combative nature, terriers make great pets, with most breeds described as affectionate, friendly, loyal or playful - or a mix of them all. James Fair details six key breeds

2 mins

NATIONAL TRUST LAUNCHES BOLD NEW STRATEGIES

In a response to the nature crisis, The National Trust announces an ambitious 10-year action plan on its 130th birthday

2 mins

RSPB WARNS AGAINST USING FLAT BIRD FEEDERS

The RSPB is reviewing its bird-feeder products over growing concerns about the spread of disease among garden birds

2 mins

Sniffer dogs and tiny loos - the fight to save water voles gets serious

What do you do to discover how a much-loved but fast declining and elusive mammal is faring in its battle for survival along our rivers, streams and ditches? First, recruit hundreds of volunteers for look-out duties. Then call in specially trained detector dogs and build tiny floating loos.

2 mins

Smithfield's closure will be the end of an era, but it still has a future

What connects the great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, the comedy actor TerryThomas and a branch of the Henson family?

2 mins

ANCIENT CORNWALL

England's wild far-western shores are scattered with mysterious ancient sites. Melanie O'Shea walks you back through time to the Celtic roots of Cornwall's ruggedly beautiful West Penwith peninsula

6 mins

Vanishing fog

As new findings suggest fog may be disappearing from our world, Fergus Collins meets fog chaser Laura Pashby who treasures its power to transform landscapes - and ourselves

8 mins

TOP 10 BEAUTIFUL WALKING TRAILS

Planning a major hike this year? We reveal the UK's most beautiful long-distance paths to explore in 2025

9 mins

Free to feel good

We know time outdoors makes you feel better, but if you have a disability, getting out there isn't always easy. That's why charities like the Calvert Trust aim to give everyone the freedom of the countryside.

5 mins

Up on the roof

Thatched roofs have been a part of the British countryside for 5,000 years. Tom Allan is one of a dwindling number of craftspeople making sure this ancient tradition remains a vital part of our rural life.

8 mins

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BBC Countryfile Magazine Description:

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.