How to get the family out into the countryside – plus rural news stories

Let's talk about Britain's woodlands – with forester Vincent Thurkettle: Woodsman Vincent Thurkettle talks about Britain's woodlands in the 21st century with editor Fergus Collins. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

17 min listen

4. Farmer Dafydd Morris Jones argues against rewilding his native Cambrian Mountains.: Rewilding the countryside by restoring habitats and reintroducing key species is seen by many conservationists as the best way to restore Britain's depleted nature – but not everyone is happy with the idea. Sheep farmer Dafydd Morris Jones argues ... by The Plodcast

28 min listen

Countryfile's Matt Baker talks sheepdogs and Jules Hudson learns ancient skills: This month, Countryfile’s Matt Baker talks about his bizarre methods for training sheepdogs, fellow presenter Jules Hudson learns prehistoric skills in Worcestershire, and Abigail Whyte walks and scoffs with the Pudding Club in the Cotswolds. To find o... by The Plodcast

27 min listen

Discover a year in the life of a gamekeeper: The team discuss extreme challenges verses leisurely British breaks and pick their favourite features from the latest issue, from Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall to the fate of the Cuckmere Valley. Plus, a year in the life of a game.. by The Plodcast

28 min listen

Join a pub quiz and visit the Somerset Levels to see dancing starlings: This month the team challenge you to the Countryfile Magazine Pub Quiz, while editor Fergus goes in search of one of Britain’s most breathtaking winter spectacles: hundreds of thousands of starlings swirling above the Somerset Levels. To find out more,... by The Plodcast

30 min listen

Explore the mysterious Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire: This month, the team discuss the brand new Easter issue of Countryfile magazine and magazine editor Fergus heads out into rural Wiltshire to explore the ancient landscapes of the Marlborough Downs, Wiltshire. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

24 min listen

Enjoy a glorious dawn chorus in the Brecon Beacons: Find it hard to get up to listen to the dawn chorus? Then follow editor Fergus Collins on a three-hour walk listening to birdsong on the Blorenge Mountain in Monmouthshire. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

22 min listen

How to get the family out into the countryside – plus rural news stories: The BBC Countryfile Magazine team talk about their March 2014 issue, the latest rural news stories and ideas for getting the whole family out and about in the British countryside. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

25 min listen

Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons: Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons with BBC Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

16 min listen

Discover Britain's most romantic ruins and roam the Yorkshire Wolds: This month the team challenge you to find Britain’s most romantic ruin and discuss the ones that got away, while editor Fergus explores a magical market town deep in the Yorkshire Wolds. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

25 min listen

Why woodburning stoves are better than open fires: Woodsman Vincent Thurkettle reveals why wood burning stoves are so much more efficient then open fires when you want to heat your house. by The Plodcast

11 min listen

17. Wander a Gloucestershire wood at night in search of nightingales: Take a night-time nature ramble through a Gloucestershire woodland in the company of Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins and wildlife-writer James Fair in the hope of hearing a nightingale. Plus, discover the best wildlife experiences you can ha... by The Plodcast

38 min listen

Which firewood is best to use in a domestic fire or stove?: Forester and wood fire expert Vincent Thurkettle reveals the best wood species for using in a domestic fire by The Plodcast

14 min listen

Exploring Britain's most beautiful river – the River Dove: Take a stroll along a Peak District river in the company of Andrew Griffiths and meet local people with a passion for protecting their local – and very famous – waterway by The Plodcast

17 min listen

3. She sings to sheep! Meet the sheep-farming opera singer Gwawr Edwards: As lambing season approaches, acclaimed soprano Gwawr Edwards talks about growing up on farm in the Welsh hills and how she practises by singing to the sheep – plus she sings a Puccini aria! Y by The Plodcast

37 min listen

Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games reveals behind the scenes secrets: BBC Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games joins editor Fergus and the team in the studio, to talk about the secret life of rabbits, how bats have babies and how he broke into the world of wildlife TV. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

38 min listen

Countryfile Magazine: Waterways special: The team discuss Britain’s most enticing waterways and riverside experiences. A fly fishing expert shares tips on how to catch grayling and trout and a real life witch from Stratford-upon-Avon gives an insight into rural witchcraft today. by The Plodcast

31 min listen

TV naturalist Mike Dilger on his new book Nightingales In November: Naturalist and One Show regular Mike Dilger talks about his new book – and all things wild and beautiful – with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins by The Plodcast

20 min listen

Talking about how BBC Countryfile Magazine helps you explore the British countryside: It's a return of the Countryfile Magazine podcast as we celebrate the 400th Countryfile Magazine route card. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

14 min listen

5. Rewilding is vital for our wildlife AND good for farmers says Alastair Driver of Rewilding Britain: Our natural world is in trouble and Rewilding Britain's Alastair Driver of Rewilding Britain argues that we must recreate wildlife-rich habitats on a huge scale and reintroduce lost species – and that this will be good for landowners and ... by The Plodcast

32 min listen

Look for the first signs of spring in Silent Valley in South Wales: Wander Silent Valley national nature reserve listening to spring birdsong and looking for other signs of the new season with Countryfile Magazine's Fergus Collins and Rebecca Ward from the Gwent Wildlife Trust by The Plodcast

22 min listen

"How a tick bite changed my life," reveals England rugby legend Matt Dawson: England rugby world cup winner Matt Dawson talks to editor Fergus Collins about how he contracted lyme disease from a tick – and the drastic effect on his health. Photo by Oliver Edwards by The Plodcast

21 min listen

Enjoy a chat with bushcraft expert Ray Mears: In this podcast we hear from bushcraft expert, survivalist, author and TV presenter Ray Mears . To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

12 min listen

Jules Hudson explores the Preseli Hills, plus the art of wassailing: This month Countryfile’s Jules Hudson discovers a new way of walking and an ancient landscape in Pembrokeshire’s Preseli Hills, while BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s Vernon Harwood indulges in one of England’s oldest January traditions – wassailing the app... by The Plodcast

19 min listen

7. Meet owls and wild geese in the wilds of Lancashire's Ribble Estuary: Enjoy a late winter wander through the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve taking in RSPB Hesketh Out Marsh and Marshside reserves and enjoy the evocative calls and songs of waders, wildfowl and even an owl. And to find more countryside walks, great... by The Plodcast

40 min listen

1. A quest to find the real Watership Down - in Hampshire: You've seen the film and read the book, now explore the real landscapes of Watership Down. Escape with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins to the beautiful and mysterious hills of north Hampshire in search of wildlife, ancient history and v... by The Plodcast

40 min listen

46. Take a pilgrimage to an ancient shrine in a remote Welsh valley: Discover the 6th-century saint Melangell who defied a Welsh prince and created a sanctuary for people and wildlife in stunning Cwm Pennant on the edge of Snowdonia. Julie Brominicks takes a pilgrimage across the hills to find the hidden valley – where ... by The Plodcast

42 min listen

11. Pilgrimages and parish churches – a podcast for Easter with Dr Emma Wells by The Plodcast

31 min listen

30. Explore Bear Wood near Bristol, where wolves, lynx AND bears roam an ancient woodland: Bear Wood, part of Bristol's Wild Place is the location of a surprising new project where bears, wolves, lynx and wolverines will be allowed to roam free in a vast enclosure of deciduous woodland as would once have done in Britain's ancient p... by The Plodcast

23 min listen

2. Go birdwatching in Somerset with Mike Dilger: Head to Chew Valley Lake in north Somerset in the company of BBC naturalist and enthusiastic birder Mike Dilger in search of wildfowl and waders – and also meet his lovely Border Collie Bramble. Find out more about the wonders of the countryside and it... by The Plodcast

18 min listen

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