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We are the countryside charity

We’re passionate about making the countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy.

Our vision
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What we care about

We want to connect people to our beautiful countryside, wherever they live.

Our areas of work
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Love the countryside? Want to help us make it even better? Find out how.

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Discover our countryside

Want to know about the best spots for stargazing or a good walk near you? We can help.

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Latest news

Local transport
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Our research identifies rural ‘transport deserts’: do you live in one?

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Climate emergency
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Bedfordshire

Response: London Luton Airport Expansion Consultation

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Events
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Rutland

Rutland 2036

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Climate emergency

Gloucestershire

News briefing: Greener UK and climate talks

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Central Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire

The A6-M1 Link Road

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Climate emergency
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Change how we use land, says new climate change report: our response

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What gets built and where
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Badly designed homes – what can we do?

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Climate emergency

CPRE Lancashire

What our countryside and green spaces need from the new government

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Discover our countryside

England’s best spots for stargazing

Discover some of the best places in England to enjoy our starry skies.

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Sounds of the night

If you’re joining us to Star Count this month, take the opportunity to listen out for some winter wildlife

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Written in the stars

CPRE has long worked for dark skies over our countryside, not least to allow for the breathtaking experience of stargazing. Here, professional star-spotter Gary Fildes shares his journey to becoming a professional astronomer – and what the dark skies over Northumberland mean to him.

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Peace of mind

Lots of us know that time in the countryside can make us feel better. But some organisations are going a step further and using the countryside tonic.

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