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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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September • NATURE | TRAVEL | NEWS | VIEWS

Invasive species that Britain foisted on the world

WILDFIRES EMERGENCY • A record-breaking hot, dry summer lead to devastating blazes across the UK

HEATWAVE REVEALS BURIED GARDEN AT BLENHEIM PALACE • The previously hidden outline of a 300-year-old formal garden has come to light after this summer’s scorching temperatures

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

HAWKS IN THE CITY • They’re thriving in Berlin and Amsterdam – but could goshawks be reintroduced to Chester? Ella Davies examines the debate over bringing these secretive birds of prey inside the city walls

SPECIES GUIDE • Five fast goshawk facts

CAT OF THE YEAR 2026 • Celebrate your much-loved feline friend and enter our competition for the chance to win some top prizes

THE MAGIC OF THE WILD • In his latest television series, explorer Bear Grylls heads to the wilderness with actors from hit show The Chosen

These remarkable wading birds deserve the space to survive

Keeping animals cool has been the challenge of this scorching summer

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DISCOVER The Scottish Borders • Wild moorland, haunting castles and gory history make the Scottish Borders one of Britain’s most atmospheric destinations. Richard Mellor explores the once-bloody valleys where ruthless reivers long marauded

NOW GO THERE • Richard Mellor on where to eat, stay and visit in the Scottish Borders

Red alert • As the situation for Britain’s red squirrels looks increasingly bleak, a remarkable comeback story is being written in Aberdeen. Nada Farhoud meets the conservationists making a difference

TOP 10 WALLED CITIES • Fascinating to explore and pleasing to the eye, the world’s greatest walled cities range in size and ambition. Here are Dixe Wills’ 10 finest examples

WHERE HOPE HATCHES • In the foothills of the Mendips, Fergus Collins discovers how the green outdoors and some plucky rescue hens are helping disadvantaged children

Finding light in the darkness • He’s risked death, battled malaria and taken audiences to the ends of the Earth. Now he’s back with a new series of Wilderness. Simon Reeve discusses the joys and pains of reporting on a troubled world

A tale of two ciders • It’s harvest time in Somerset – the perfect moment to discover this enchanting county’s orchards, rural heritage and the cider makers keeping Britain’s favourite apple tipple flowing

Q&A • The big questions answered

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

Build your strength • Growing older doesn’t have to mean growing weaker. Here’s how you can build core and whole-body strength to boost your health, independence and longevity

Kit Running tees and shorts • We rate the best combos for running, available in men’s and women’s sizes

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