When are the BBC Countryfile Rambles taking place?
This year's Countryfile Ramble for Children in Need is taking place in October 2023. Join thousands of people donning their walking boots to make a difference this autumn.
The Ramble will include a number of walks led by Countryfile presenters, but people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to go on their own rambles to help raise money for BBC Children in Need.
Our Countryfile Ramble guide explains how to organise your own Ramble – with a selection of routes to help you plan your own walk – and how to donate to BBC Children in Need.
BBC Countryfile presenter Ramble special
For the annual Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need, the Countryfile team head out across the UK joined by viewers and some inspirational youngsters who’ve been helped by the charity. They celebrate the beauty of our countryside while raising vital funds for the cause.
This year, Matt Baker, Charlotte Smith, Margherita Taylor, Joe Crowley and John Craven join five remarkable young people who have battled and overcome adversity with the help of projects supported by the charity.
This year’s Rambles include a challenging crossing to Worms Head on the Gower Peninsula in Wales, a trek through the dramatic Nevis Gorge to the 120m high Steall Falls in Fort William, Scotland, a hike through the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee ancient woodland in Leicestershire, England, and a trip to Castlewellan Forest Park in County Down, Northern Ireland, with dramatic views of the Mourne Mountains and the Irish Sea.
How to ramble for BBC Children in Need
While the Countryfile presenters are leading the way on Rambles of their own, but it's the intrepid public who are the real power behind the Ramble, and the TV Show is encouraging as many people as possible to join us by putting on their own sponsored Rambles this same weekend.
Our step-by-step guide to organising your own Ramble
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Plot your route
We're excited to hear about all the weird and wonderful routes you choose to take son don't forget to tell us where you're going via our social media channels. If you're short of ideas, check out our walks section to find routes near you, or look for a range of our recent walks on Ordnance Survey. Alternatively, get the OS app and search "BBC Countryfile Magazine" for our full list of walks.
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Recruit your ramblers
Good company turns a regular walk into a great walk, so bring along friends, family, pets and the rest. What will entice them to take part? Think cake at the half way point, a spectacular view or a pub stop along the way.
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Start fundraising
Don't forget to get your friends and family to donate to Children in Need, which raises money every year to help disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Donations of all amounts are welcome. £20 means a 10 year old girl who normally looks after her sick mum and little sister can take a break at a summer play scheme and have fun with friends.
Download the ramble information pack and sponsorship form
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Ramble!
Grab your walking boots and snacks and a drink and head to the hills for your ramble. Make sure you pack snacks and plenty to drink, plus warm and wet-weather gear for the changeable British weather.
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Photograph and video your rambles
Whether it’s the tale of your adventure or a picture of your muddy pup, we’d love to hear about your rambles. Make sure to share your ramble photos in your social posts!
Best walks in the UK
Explore the great British countryside on foot by searching for walking routes and trail in our walking section.
Best walks in England
Discover the best of the English countryside on foot with our favourite hikes, from forest rambles and riverside to strolls to marvellous mountain treks.
Best walks in Wales
Discover Pembrokeshire, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons on foot with our favourite hikes in Wales.
Best walks in Scotland
Explore the Highlands, Scottish Isles, Borders and more with our guide on the best walks in Scotland. Whether you're looking for long-distance Highland hikes, coastal treks or short river walks and loch-side strolls we have walking routes for all abilities.
Best walks in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's countryside is a walker's paradise. From the drama of the Causeway Coast and County Down's Mourne Mountains to the serenity of Glenariff Forest Park and Belfast Castle, here are some of the country's greatest walks.
How to donate to BBC Children in Need
Donate online
You can donate to BBC Children in Need by completing a simple online form. Visit; bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/shows/countryfile-ramble/
How to buy your Countryfile Ramble bobble hat for 2023
You can order your Countryfile Ramble bobble hat online. See: www.bbcchildreninneedshop.co.uk for more information.
