BBC Countryfile Magazine - July 2023

In this issue

THE CUMBRIAN COAST
Julie Brominicks walks a lovely yet little-known length of seaside on the new section of the England Coast Path in Cumbria. Admire Lake District peaks, wildflowers and beautiful bays galore.

WILD SHORES
Discover the wildlife of Norfolk’s Blakeney nature reserve with Ajay Tegala.

Sourced with care

Iconic British skincare brand Liz Earle Beauty has long strived to reduce its impact on the environment and you can play a part, too

2 mins

Nicola Chester

A rural childhood spent in nature is a privileged one, but there are hardships, too

2 mins

DISCOVER - CUMBRIA'S PRECIOUS COAST

Travellers flock to Cumbria's fells and lakes, but few visit its rugged coastline. That may be about to change with the opening of a dramatic new stretch of coast path,

6 mins

A potted history

Like three generations of his family before him, Dave French makes lobster pots the traditional Devon way - using willow stems. Now he is passing on his skills to an apprentice. Rosanna Morris meets the master and his pupil

6 mins

Wild shores

One of Britain's richest coastal nature spectacles lies on the edge of North Norfolk at Blakeney Point, where rare sea birds and grey seals flourish. Ranger Ajay Tegala introduces you to a wild wonder of our summer shores

5 mins

Whirlpools and tidal wonders

As the mighty whirlpool of Corryvreckan features on Countryfile this month, James Fair reveals some of the many astonishing marvels wrought by the tides around the British Isles

5 mins

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BBC Countryfile Magazine Description:

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.