For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

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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.

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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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Get involved

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 autumn leaves or a good walk near you? We can help.

Explore days out and more

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Government follows CPRE’s lead in recognising the value of soil

A bill brought in by government in January follows CPRE’s recommendations that farmers be supported in regenerating their soils.

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The government ditched fracking: here’s how we did it

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Celebrations as government ditches fracking

In a huge win for CPRE, local groups and rural communities everywhere, the government is saying goodbye to fracking in England.

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News

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Government follows CPRE’s lead in recognising the value of soil

Test Valley Wheelabrator

CPRE Hampshire

Wheelabrator Incinerator Submission

What gets built where

CPRE Lancashire

How well are new housing developments designed in Lancashire, Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester?

CPRE Lancashire

What our countryside and green spaces need from the new government

Local planning matters

Leeds Bradford Airport

CPRE West Yorkshire

Leeds Bradford Airport Update

What gets built where

Rimrose Valley

CPRE Lancashire

CPRE responds to Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Our Places Consultation

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Welcoming new Bills for climate and nature

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Innovation on county farms

Discover our countryside

Winter walks

We asked some of England’s many devoted ramblers to share their favourite seasonal strolls with us.

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It’s traditional – Christmas festivities old and new

Britain has a wealth of Christmas traditions, some of which are stranger than others. Discover the familiar and more unusual …

10 green acts of Christmas kindness

See our 10 green acts of kindness to show your love for the natural world, save the planet’s resources – and support your local countryside