BBC Countryfile Magazine - August 2023

In this issue

WALK THE PENNINE WAY
Glorious hills, vast moors, plunging waterfalls and geological wonders – nothing beats the original National Trail.

REVIVING A RIVER
Once hemmed into a restrictive channel, the Lake District river Goldrill Beck is alive and dancing once more..

THE PENNINE WAY

Looking to take on one of the world’s greatest walks this summer? Then trek the backbone of England – an epic trail over beautiful hills, via sparkling waterfalls, pretty villages and blooming wildflower meadows. Mark Sutcliffe reveals the best ways to explore the Pennine Way

7 mins

Freshwater swims for families

Long, warm days and summer holidays were made for family fun in the water. But you don’t have to head for the coast – our rivers, lakes and lochs offer exciting adventures close to home. Helen Webster picks her top freshwater swim spots

4 mins

Slow worm wonder

We should cherish the little legless lizard in our gardens, as much for their extraordinary lives as for the help they offer in removing pests,

5 mins

BISON AND PIGS ARE NATURAL AGENTS OF REWILDING

Bison roaming wild in a Kent woodland and B curly-coated pigs rooting in the open grasslands of Dorset are playing vital roles in returning two areas of countryside to the way they were thousands of years ago. It is a spectacular 'take' on the concept of rewilding.

2 mins

Reviving a river

Good news stories about Britain's rivers are hard to find in 2023, but in the Lake District, heroic efforts are being made to restore life to lost streams. And the transformation of Goldrill Beck near Ullswater is the jewel in the crown.

5 mins

Finding hope in nature

It's easy to get despondent about the natural world, but in her new book, Megan McCubbin explores stories of hope and courage for the world's endangered species and reveals the best way we can all fight back

6 mins

TOP 10 BEST BEACHES

Whether you dream of rockpools, buried treasure, soothing shores, wild waves, drifting dunes or an island escape, we have the beach for you. Here are the UK's seaside jewels, from Devon to the Hebrides

9 mins

Ellie Harrison

Offering peace, freedom and the company of nature, a simple picnic is the height of luxury

3 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.