Postal Paths and Corpse Roads
Helen Mark is in Cumbria, finding out about some of the county's historic fell routes.
- 24 mins
- 18 Apr 2024
BBC Sounds - Open Country - Available Episodes
Open Country
Countryside magazine featuring the people and wildlife that shape the landscape of the British Isles
Episodes (497 Available)
Britain’s deadliest footpathHelen Mark explores the Broomway in Essex, nicknamed 'Britain's deadliest footpath'.
- 24 mins
- 11 Apr 2024
Field notes from MarsRose Ferraby explores the links between the landscapes of Orkney and the planet Mars.
- 24 mins
- 04 Apr 2024
Tales from the Quoile RiverbankFlooding, steamboats and Vikings - Helen Mark charts colourful times on the River Quoile.
- 24 mins
- 08 Feb 2024
Reed cutting at CleyRuth Sanderson meets reed cutters in Norfolk's oldest nature reserve.
- 24 mins
- 01 Feb 2024
The changing river with Philippa ForresterPhilippa Forrester shares stories about the river in her garden.
- 24 mins
- 25 Jan 2024
Mabel's mountain trip with haresThree men and a famous dog have an adventure in the snow.
- 24 mins
- 18 Jan 2024
Return of the Derry GirlMarie-Louise Muir explores the emerging new identity of Derry/Londonderry.
- 24 mins
- 11 Jan 2024
Creative Island with Anneka RiceWhat makes the Isle of Wight one of the most creative places in the UK?
- 24 mins
- 04 Jan 2024
Seeking asylum in natureHelen Mark meets a group of asylum seekers as they help with conservation work in Wales.
- 24 mins
- 28 Dec 2023
Music of the Gloucestershire landscapeRose Ferraby finds out how the Gloucestershire landscape has inspired classical composers.
- 24 mins
- 21 Dec 2023
Wintertide in HartlepoolSally Rodgers of A Man Called Adam celebrates the Wintertide Festival in Hartlepool.
- 24 mins
- 14 Dec 2023
Unearthing the past at VindolandaArchaeologist Rose Ferraby visits the Roman site of Vindolanda in Northumberland.
- 24 mins
- 07 Dec 2023
Wilder LondonWildlife biologist and film-maker Dan O’Neill discovers the wild side of London.
- 24 mins
- 30 Nov 2023
Shaky TounHelen Mark finds out about the Highland Boundary Fault and how it's shaped the landscape.
- 24 mins
- 23 Nov 2023
Caves and Dragons: Pembrokeshire by PaddleboardAnna Jones paddleboards the sea caves of Pembrokeshire that 'breathe' like dragons.
- 24 mins
- 16 Nov 2023
Mountain RescueMountain Rescue teams are under pressure. Helen Mark visits the Lake District to hear why.
- 24 mins
- 09 Nov 2023
HuttingHelen Mark finds out about the hutting movement in Scotland.
- 24 mins
- 02 Nov 2023
Felixstowe with Carolyn QuinnCarolyn explores this Suffolk seaside town, a place she's visited often over the years.
- 24 mins
- 14 Sep 2023
Fieldnotes from EternityPaul Evans explores the rich folklore and natural history of St Melangell church in Powys
- 24 mins
- 07 Sep 2023
