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Get the print magazine delivered to your door with FREE UK delivery
Instant access to the latest & previous issues via the Country Walking app. Easily control the text size, use audio mode to listen to each issue in the app!
Access to rewards, discounts and prizes
Enjoy an exclusive e-newsletter from the Editor every month
50% off OS Maps as a first-time subscriber, worth £34.99

all benefits:

Country Walking Magazine

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Country Walking Magazine

Name: Country Walking Magazine
Brand: Country Walking

About Country Walking magazine

Country Walking magazine is the UK's biggest-selling magazine for country walkers, the feature-, gear- and route-packed companion for anyone who wants to discover a more beautiful Britain, and get happier & healthier, on foot. From spectacular views to hidden secrets, we'll show you where to go, what to look for, and how to get more out of walking.

In each issue of Country Walking magazine, you will find:

27 route cards each month, featuring freshly-researched walks

Award-winning writing and photography designed to bring the country's most beautiful landscapes into your home.

Year-round no-nonsense gear testing of all the best products designed to make a real difference to your walking life.

Exclusive columns by Stuart Maconie (BBC Radio star and lifelong walker) and special guest columnists every issue.

Celeb interviews (Julia Bradbury, Clare Balding, David Dimbleby), the best overseas walking holidays and new walkers' tea break page featuring prize crossword & fun word games.

The home of #walk1000miles, the annual walking challenge for everyone.

Whether you're looking for digital content to read anywhere and anytime or a magazine delivered to your home, Country Walking is packed with all the inspiration, information and encouragement you need to get the most of the world's best hobby!

#Walk1000Miles

#walk1000miles is a free challenge for everyone, created by the UK's biggest-selling walkers' magazine Country Walking. It encourages you to walk about an hour a day to achieve an amazing total. Believe it or not, you can do it in your lunch hour.

Depending on how you put it, walking 1000 miles sounds like a towering achievement or a trivial effort. It’s enough to see you across the Gobi desert, yet 2.74 miles a day hardly seems worth writing home about. Both things are true. There’s nothing back-breaking or SAS-impressing about it, and yet it’s something only a vanishingly small proportion of the population can say they have done. And so only a few will be able to vouch for the fact that it will change your life. You may not think there’s much wrong with your life as it is (I didn’t). But after completing 1000 miles in 12 months I feel miles better than I have in a decade. Huge things happen by tiny increments after all. It’s just a question of doing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I'm buying as a gift, do you send anything to the recipient?

Yes, if you have the email address of the recipient, we can send an e-card at the time of purchase or on a date of your choice. Please note that if your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or to keep for yourself.

Which issue will my subscription start from?/When will my first magazine arrive?

Print subscriptions: When you place your print order, you will be able to choose the start issue of your subscription once in the checkout and the expected delivery date will be shown.

Digital subscriptions will be accessible on the day of purchase. Once you have completed checkout, you will receive further instructions on how to access your digital subscription.

What is included in my digital subscription?

As standard with our digital subscriptions, you will receive:

Instant access to all the content via the app
Special bonus content via an email
Access to rewards

You may receive additional benefits depending on the brand. Please see the Subscriber Benefits tab for a full list of benefits that you will receive.

How will I find out about rewards, competitions and access to content?

Currently, digital subscription rewards can ONLY be accessed via the app. So please install the app on your phone or tablet.

All information regarding rewards, bespoke competitions, and access to content will be available in the app and via email.

Is the app optimised for use on smartphones?

Yes – every issue of the magazine and all content is published in what we call ‘device-optimised templates’ on our app. This means that no matter the size of the screen you use, your magazine will be easy to read.

What additional features does the app offer over a print magazine?

The app gives you the best of both worlds! You can either enjoy your digital magazine in old-fashioned ‘magazine view’, which is basically a PDF replica of your print magazine, OR you can read it in optimised template format - we call this ‘digital-view’ mode.

On the app, when you’re reading the magazine in digital-view mode, you’ll see a header bar at the top of each article. Here you’ll be able to:

Select audio mode and listen to the magazine being read to you
Select the size of text you find easiest to read
Bookmark features you want to quickly return to
Switch to ‘dark mode’ to make it easier to read your content

You'll also be able to access the content almost instantly when you purchase either a Print + Digital or Digital only subscription.

Why should I subscribe to Country Walking Magazine?

Insightful columns and celebrity interviews

Country Walking magazine isn’t just about routes and gear; it’s about the community of walkers that share a love for the outdoors. Each issue features:

Columns by Stuart Maconie: The BBC Radio star and lifelong walker shares his experiences and insights, offering a personal touch to your walking journey.
Celebrity interviews: From Stephen Fry to Julia Bradbury, read about the stars who share your passion for the outdoors and their favourite walking experiences.
Tea Break teasers: Puzzles, prize crosswords, and fun word games – perfect for a well-deserved rest after a long walk.

The best way to invest in your health and happiness

81% of completers say the Walk 1000 Miles challenge combats loneliness, 96% say their happiness is higher, and 99% found walking an effective tool against depression & anxiety. Whether you're tackling a country walk for the first time or an avid adventurer looking for new trails, Country Walking Magazine is dedicated to helping you get the most out of every step.

Embrace the joy of walking and discover why Country Walking is more than a magazine. Love the great outdoors and keeping in shape? Check out our range of Walking Magazines packed with tips for outdoor adventures and staying fit.