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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.

Autumnal renewal

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COUNTRYFILE CALENDAR WINNER 2022 • A butterscotch-coloured highland calf peeks through pretty purple heather in this year’s winning image

NOVEMBER IN THE COUNTRY • PICTURES › WILDLIFE › PEOPLE & PLACES › COUNTRY KNOW-HOW › FOOD

SIX BRACKET FUNGI TO SPOT • Hunt for colourful shelf-shaped fungi this season with our handy guide

On the plot • Jobs for the garden with Rekha Mistry

Adam Henson • HYDROPONICS IS THE NEW FARMING REVOLUTION

Nicola Chester • Gaining the right to roam could be the key to healing our relationship with nature

CYCLING THE SALMON RUN • As salmon undertake epic autumn spawning journeys up the River Tay from the sea, Sheila Sim attempts to follow their progress – on her bike

NOW CYCLE THE SALMON RUN • Where to stay, visit, eat and drink by Sheila Sim

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Painting with plants • Olga Prinku uses dried plants to make beautiful ‘embroiderery’ – perfect for pretty seasonal decorations or gifts. The Yorkshire maker explains how she does it…

Grape Britain • As the climate warms, is the UK becoming the world’s most exciting new wine producer? Oz Clarke urges us all to try a British wine this Christmas – here’s his guide to the best

JOHN CRAVEN • WILL KING CHARLES III CHAMPION THE COUNTRYSIDE?

HOW TO REFOREST THE UK • The experts agree: Britain needs more trees to help combat climate change. But what’s the best way to create flourishing forests for our grandchildren? Richard Baynes investigates

NEW NATURE WRITER OF THE YEAR 2022 • Seeking talented new faces in the world of nature writing, we set you a challenge: to write about a special place where you feel close to nature. Joe Pontin introduces our winning entry

SCARLET RIBBONS • Elizabeth says the events she describes in her story took place “a very long time ago” in the North York Moors. “Although I live in a seaside town now,” she says, “I have absolutely no resonance with the sea or the nature it inspires. As soon as I’m standing in a country lane, with grass verges, birdsong, wildflowers, trees and a stream nearby, the energy just pours back into me.” With a background in theatre and textiles, Elizabeth says she would like to do more nature writing, adding: “Winning this prize has boosted my confidence in my writing hugely.”

Thorny dilemma • Spiny sea buckthorn flourishes on the shores of East Lothian, protecting dunes with its roots and offering wildlife – and humans – nutritious berries to enjoy. So why do some conservationists want it removed? asks Sheila Sim

Ancient Britain… from above • Fascinated by the story of Ancient Britain, aerial photographer David R Abram has captured a bird’s eye view of our prehistoric sites, and reveals that the land is etched with the extraordinary prints of our forebears

AUTUMN VILLAGES • There’s nothing better than setting out on a crisp autumn walk that ends in a delightful village full of old-world charm. Explore some of our finest settlements this season…

GOLDEN BORROWDALE • The virtues of Britain’s villages are accentuated in autumn’s grasp, when chilly, gilded walks can be capped off with a warming pub meal or a night at a cosy inn. Vivienne Crow reveals a few of her favourites in the heart of the Lake District

SILENT POOL AND RAMBLING RIDGE • Explore a mysterious pool, golden beech woods and spectacular North Downs views before descending to Shere’s...