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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.

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Quirky British pubs • There are few more satisfying experiences than a pint in a historic British pub. But some bars offer a departure from the norm. Author Dave Hamilton picks his unique seven for a summer pint

RIVER WYE RECOGNISED AS A LIVING ECOSYSTEM IN UK FIRST • A new charter will boost protection for the Wye as a discrete entity with intrinsic rights

FISHING KILLS “SHOCKING” NUMBER OF MARINE MAMMALS • The first study of the UK fishing industry’s bycatch reveals the scale of destruction, warning the issue is underreported

The Plodcast • Tune your ears into our podcast this month*

LISTENING TO RURAL VOICES • Get ready Gloucestershire – there’s a new high sheriff in town, and she’s taking aim at the issues facing rural communities. Vernon Harwood joins Dame Fiona Reynolds for a walk and talk

RURAL FUNDING CRUNCHED • Major pledges and potential pitfalls revealed

EATING FOR A BETTER PLANET • For global wellbeing, everybody’s daily food choices matter, says biologist and author Dave Goulson

In a land of megafires, we all need to help prevent the next inferno

Work is underway to reduce farming’s terrible death toll

Rural Blitz targets • The terrible damage to Britain’s cities during the Blitz is well documented, but the countryside wasn’t spared from the bombing that ended 85 years ago. Dixe Wills has the stories of rural sites that suffered

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The Lizard • England’s southernmost peninsula is a biodiverse haven often overlooked by tourists. Melanie O’Shea explores the Lizard’s coastal grasslands, ancient woodlands and timeless villages

NOW GO THERE • Where to stay, eat and what to do on the Lizard by Melanie O’Shea

Living for the city • Britain’s wildlife is adapting to city living in remarkable ways. Kevin Parr reveals how four urban settlers are evolving to live alongside us – and what we can do to help them

THE WORLD’S GREATEST HIKING TRAILS • Our travelling writers pack their rucksacks and select their favourite walking routes across the globe

FUTUREPROOF FABRICS • Your outdoor clothing performs on the trails, but what is its impact on your health and the planet? James Witts meets the kit innovators aiming to tread more lightly on the landscape

DESIGNED FOR ECO ENDURANCE • Four companies looking to reshape your outdoor adventures.

The slow country • Road signs are everywhere – so why aren’t walkers directed in the same way? Dixe Wills meets the founder of a network of routes connecting our towns and cities, aiming to make navigation easier for all

SLOW WAYS WONDERS • Try one of Dan’s favourite routes linking towns and cities across Britain

Alternative escapes • Traffic gridlock, parking perils and trampled trails: many of the UK’s cherished destinations will suffer overtourism this summer. Be part of the solution and try Dave Hamilton’s crowd-free alternatives

July Q&A • The big questions answered

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