Go Outdoors
The best early Black Friday walking boot deals we've found in November 2024
In need of a new pair of walking boots? Grab a bargain by shopping in the Black Friday sales. This is your ultimate guide to the best Black Friday walking boot deals available in 2024.
Best Christmas carol concerts in the UK
There's nothing like a carol concert or service to get you in the festive mood. And the UK has a long history of belting out carols, among other traditions - some quirkier than others!
Best trail running shoes for UK off-road adventures, tried and tested in 2024
Rob Slade hits the hills and puts seven pairs of trail running shoes through their paces.
Britain’s coldest winters – from 1946 to 2024
While parts of the UK may only experience a light dusting of snow, in other areas a deep blanket can form. Here's our guide on the best places in Britain to see snow and tips on how to stay safe
Why these 10 historic sites could soon be lost forever
Castles, churches, gardens and railway stations have all been added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2024 – but many historic places have also been saved.
What's new?
The best mushroom identification books of 2024
Forage for fungi confidently with our pick of the best mushroom identification books.
Best hiking gloves 2024: thermal picks to stay warm on cold walks
However cosy your core is on a winter walk, freezing fingers will make your life a misery. Our guide to hiking and walking gloves will help you keep warm.
Best waterproof backpacks reviewed in 2024 for rainy hikes and wet-weather adventures
The best backpacks for wet-weather and aquatic adventures – great for walkers, hikers, cyclists, trail-runners, kayakers and stand-up paddle-boarders
Best 2-person tents reviewed for 2024: top picks for backpacking, wild camping and beyond
You want a reliable 2-person tent for outdoor adventures in summer and beyond – but which one is best for you? Seasoned camper and outdoors instructor Fi Darby helps out by testing nine of the best for BBC Countryfile Magazine - and here are her verdicts
Best outdoor gifts 2024: For adventurers and nature lovers
Browse our guide to find inspiring outdoorsy and nature-themed gifts to suit all budgets.
Camping
Best fleeces for men and women tested for 2024: our ultimate guide to the must-have midlayer
Looking to beat the chill, or in need of a new midlayer? We review the best fleeces on the market.
Beginner's guide to wild camping in the UK: law, where to camp and kit
Fancy getting off the beaten track? One of the joys of wild camping is the chance to sleep under the stars in beautiful rural locations.
Wood fire guide: how to burn firewood, how to light a fire and best wood to burn
As the nights draw in, there’s nothing cosier than a crackling log fire or warming wood burner. Here's our expert guide on how to burn firewood, the best firewood to burn for the perfect blaze and tips on how to light a fire
Days Out
Britain's best Christmas markets 2024
Find the perfect Christmas present and enjoy an afternoon drinking mulled wine and eating delicious festive treats with our guide to the best Christmas markets to visit in the UK in 2024
Where to ski and snowboard in Scotland, England and the rest of the UK
Hit the slopes without leaving the UK with our guide to the best places to ski and snowboard in the UK.
Britain's most haunted places - do you dare to visit one at night?
From ancient castles to haunted hills and scary inns, discover the most haunted places in the UK with BBC Countryfile Magazine's spooky guide
Gear
Best gifts for walkers: 33 top presents for hikers
The best practical presents walkers will love at a range of different price points.
Best down jackets to beat the cold: tested for 2024
Helen Webster puts eight of the best down jackets to the test
Best walking poles tested in 2024: hiking poles for all abilities
Walking poles for casual country rambles and longer treks
Get active
Britain's best surfing beaches revealed: where to catch the perfect wave
Surfs up! Go catch a wave at one of the UK's best surfing beaches
Learning to scuba dive? Here's an essential guide to the equipment - and the lingo - if you want to speak like a pro
The experts at PADI explain all you need to know about scuba diving gear and its lingo
Stunning new - but tough - multi-day cycle route opens across West Midlands and Welsh borders: Marcher Castles Way route showcases best of area
Cycling UK, the people behind the King Alfred's Way bikepacking hit, announce another new history-loaded cycling route, this time in the West Midlands and Wales
Historic places
Discover Doggerland, the prehistoric land that once bridged the UK with the rest of Europe - until it was claimed by the sea
Did you know land that once connected Britain to mainland Europe? Here's what it would have looked like
Why is the poppy a symbol of remembrance?
How did the poppy become a symbol of remembrance? We recount how this pretty red flower came to represent the fallen.
Why some places are more 'thankful' than others. Discover the shameful secret behind the villages with no war memorial
We track down Britain's thankful villages
Travel Planner
The ultimate guide to The Hebrides - Scotland's secret paradise
Your perfect Hebridean adventure starts here…
Best places to stay for birdwatchers in 2024
Spend the day spotting birds on the wing then fall asleep to the hoots and calls of the wild in a birders’ paradise
Best literary festivals to visit in 2023
With the Bath festival kicking off the season of literature events, here are the unmissable happenings for book lovers throughout the UK this year.
Walks
We've compiled the best places to walk in the United Kingdom, so you can find the perfect walk near you or at your next holiday destination.
All our walk reports have been curated by the Countryfile team and include maps, route directions, walking distances, and times wherever possible.
We've divided the UK by counties to help you quickly find the right route. Looking for a specific walk? Try using the site search at the top right of this page.
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Best autumn walks in the UK: discover stunning trails through golden forests and scenic countryside
The arrival of autumn sees the British countryside transform into a spectacular display of oranges, reds, yellows and golds – experience this seasonal splendour with our pick of the best autumn walks in the UK.
Best walks in Wiltshire: Explore scenic trails through beautiful countryside, woodlands, and ancient landmarks
Hike along winding towpaths and wooded valleys in one of England's most beautiful counties and take in the best walks in Wiltshire.
