Strictly Come Lekking
STRICTLY COME LEKKING Witness early morning dance contestants compete for the avian equivalent of the Glitter Ball Trophy in the black grouse lek, says Simon Wh...
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The Spectre of Kington
Follow in the footsteps of the mysterious Black Vaughan, a shape-shifting spectre who may have inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, says Simon Whaley…
It’s April – Time for the Black and White Trail!
As flowers blossom along the route, take a drive through black-and0white clad villages in a tour of architectural history, with Simon Whaley. The...
The Stiperstones
Experience the drama of this wild and atmospheric Welsh Border landscape that attracts the Devil, Wild Edric’s ghost and lightning!
Explore Turner’s World
Step back in time to roam beautiful ruins immortalised two centuries ago by the great Romantic painter JMW Turner.
Launch into 2014 … on foot!
If 2014 is the year you plan to explore the great British countryside on foot, then you need … … this: BBC Countryfile magazine’s Great Britis...
Conquer Caerleon
Explore the extensive remains of one of the most important Roman military sites in Europe …
The Miracle on the Mynd
BBC Countryfile magazine The astonishing survival, despite the fury of the elements, of one very determined Reverend …
Plans for 2013?
Got any plans for 2013 yet? If not, then check out my feature in the January 2013 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine, suggesting ten top country skills courses t...
BBC Countryfile magazine – August 2012
The August 2012 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine is out now, featuring my piece about the Roman remains and museums at Caerleon, near Newport, Cardiff. With on...