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Discover the Dart

From the coast to its source on wild moorland, Ben Lerwill journeys up the delightful River Dart, by boat, train and finally on foot

Blackbird magic

As days lengthen and winter recedes, the blackbird’s gorgeous liquid voice joins the dawn chorus. But how much do we really know of this familiar garden songster? Nicola Chester reveals the hidden life of the blackbird

Our greatest adventures

It’s the 200th issue of BBC Countryfile Magazine – and the perfect opportunity for us to share our favourite discoveries and explorations over the past 15 years

Behind the headlines: Rural cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis is felt acutely in the countryside, where rural residents face higher prices for fuel, transport and food. Farmers, meanwhile, not only face these pressures themselves but also find that prices for their raw farming materials are soaring above the rate of inflation