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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.

Turning the tide

COUNTRYFILE on TV • What to watch on Countryfile this month*

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October • NATURE | TRAVEL | NEWS | VIEWS

Nature’s oddest relationships • The British Isles are alive with strange symbiotic bonds. Sophie Pavelle introduces the animals and plants whose bizarre dynamics make the mind boggle

HARVEST AFTER THE HEAT • Wildfires, depleted rivers and multiple heatwaves: the summer of 2026 has been like no other. What impact will it have on UK food production and consumers? Fergus Collins reports

REWILDED RIVERS BRING RESPITE FROM DROUGHT • Restored waterways are providing resilience against climate change extremes on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset

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

FRAYING AT THE EDGES • In her new book, Natasha Carthew tells the compelling stories of struggling coastal communities

Fennel, grape and olive tarte Tatin • Turn a weeknight into something special with this intensely flavoured tart from chef Yotam Ottolenghi

This mollusc menace could bring costly devastation to UK waterways

Tourism is vital for struggling farmers. My dad showed the way

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The Cadfan Way • A new and extraordinary spiritual path takes walkers past North Wales’ crashing coasts, sandy beaches and craggy peaks, with moments of calm in ancient churches en route. Sarah Baxter samples the Cadfan Way

NOW GO THERE • Where to stay, eat and what to do along the Cadfan Way by Sarah Baxter

The TREASURE HUNTERS • For cousins Ellie and Lucie, metal detecting started as a hobby in lockdown and fast became a full-blown passion, in a traditionally male-dominated field. Fergus Collins joins them on a quest in Essex

FOUND TREASURES • Five remarkable relics discovered by Ellie and Lucie

DETECTING TIPS • Ellie and Lucie’s tips for beginning your career as a detectorist

TOP 10 RAILWAY WALKS • Have you ever looked out of a train and seen a hill so inviting that it’s made you want to head joyfully upwards? These 10 railway stations are perfectly placed for adventures with altitude, says Dixe Wills

Currents of hope • Sewage, agricultural run-off, failing regulation – the health of Britain’s rivers seems increasingly bleak. But is the tide beginning to turn? Hannah Born finds out more at the invigorating Dart10k open-water swim

GET SET, GO • Hannah Born’s six top tips to help you start your open-water journey with a splash

NOW GO THERE • Where to eat, stay and swim along the River Dart

HOMES & ANTIQUES • Celebrate timeless design, with Homes & Antiques magazine

Maps and legends • Combining a holiday with hands-on learning, special interest breaks are surging in popularity. Julie Brominicks digs out her compass for a navigation skills weekend in the Shropshire Hills

SKILLS HOLIDAYS • Ideas for your next themed break

NOW GO THERE • What to see, eat and drink in Church Stretton

Beyond Eden • A quarter of a century after the Eden Project transformed a Cornish clay pit into a global garden, creator Sir Tim Smit reflects on why innovation and hope matter more than ever

CORNISH GEMS • Five more attractions to...