BBC Countryfile Magazine

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.

A shore thing

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

PIER PERFECT • The National Piers Society awards gold to Clevedon Pier for a record third year

FROM THE BOOKSHELF: TALES OF OUR SHORES • The literature of shores is as varied as our coastline. Here are four reads to whet the appetite

LUXURY BREADED SOLE BAY FISHCAKE

BIRDS FLYING HIGH

MAKE A MOTH TRAP

ID GUIDE: SIX MOTHS TO SPOT IN YOUR GARDEN • Now that you’ve made your moth trap (opposite), start identifying. It’s also worth inspecting windowsills, fences, walls and leaves around the edge of the light halo, says Richard Jones

LET’S GET GROWING

On the farm with Adam Henson • A REMOTE ISLAND AND ITS EXTRAORDINARY SHEEP

Sara Maitland • The sea is a profound element of British identity

THE NORTHUMBERLAND COAST PATH • With dramatic castles, wide beaches and warm hospitality, is Northumberland’s Coast Path one of the most distinctive walks in the world? Travel writer Peter Elia laces up his boots – and packs a pair of flip-flops – to find out

NOW GO THERE • Where to eat and sleep along the Northumberland Coast Path

MAKING WAVES • In his Cornwall workshop, James Otter makes surfboards the traditional way – from wood grown in UK forests

SURF CORNWALL • The seven best places in Cornwall to try surfing or see surfers in action

MEET THE COAST RUNNER • With little prior training, Elise Downing set off to run 5,000 miles around the coast of Great Britain. What did she learn about our coastline – and about herself?

CATTLE: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

ELISE’S COAST-RUNNING ESSENTIALS • I did start with a Jetboil stove, but I ditched that as I preferred to just eat cold food/buy a cup of tea than carry the extra weight.

JOHN CRAVEN • MOW LESS AND PLANT MORE TO HELP NATURE THRIVE

BRITISH FISHING AFTER BREXIT • British fishing ports and resorts are still grappling with the changes that Brexit means for fishing exports. Can the British broaden their tastes to eat different – and more sustainable – species of fish caught in UK waters? Mark Rowe reports

UNDERWATER WONDERS • Some of Britain’s most jaw-dropping wildlife lies beneath the sea’s surface. As we flock to the coast this summer, the Marine Conservation Society shares inspiring images of these hidden treasures

BRITAIN’S BEST SNORKELLING LOCATIONS • All you need is a mask and a wetsuit to explore magical underwater worlds just metres from the shore. Anna Turns reveals 14 sensational destinations to discover our hidden marine life. Dive in...

HOW TO SNORKEL

Life in a honeypot • As restrictions ease, tourists are again descending on popular haunts. For those who live in these hotspots, the return of visitors brings mixed feelings, writes Tim Hubbard , resident of the pretty Cornish village of Mousehole

A HISTORY OF TOURISM IN MOUSEHOLE

Coasts of calm • This summer, seaside tranquillity may be more elusive than usual as the public rediscover the great British holiday. Take the path less travelled by avoiding the tourist honeypots and seeking quieter havens on UK shores

LAND AND SEA LINKS TO HOLY ISLAND

SMUGGLERS, SHIPWRECKS AND SHANTIES AT THE INN • Nicola Smith explores mainland Britain’s southernmost fishing village, from its pilchard-fishing origins and boat-strewn beach to its 300-year-old inn

SHANTIES AT THE INN

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