The first thing to do in the

From the South Downs to the North

countryside is to fill your lungs with

York Moors, from the flat fens to the

Britain boasts an inspiring

fresh air. The air in the countryside

undulating dales, the British

bio-diversity. If it's the scent of wild

is cleaner than the air in the city. It

countryside offers a range of views

flowers, the spectacle of birds on

has been proven that people who

that no art gallery could match. Get

the wing, the buzz of a busy bee or

live in the countryside

your boots on and get viewing.

the warm breeze on your face,

have a longer life

the British countryside has

it all to offer.

than those

According to a survey

who live in

commissioned by Country Living

the towns.

magazine in 2004, people living in

the countryside enjoyed significantly

There are over

better love lives than those living in

1,100 farmstay

the town. Say `hello' to the great

registered properties

to stay at where you

Britain has one

can enjoy farming life

of the most

first hand. Whether it's bed

comprehensive footpath

and breakfast, full board or self

networks in the world. With over

catering, there will be something to

130,000 miles of footpath you will

fulfil your needs at

never be short of a new walk. And if

www.farmstayuk.co.uk. With over

you are in need of some exercise

500 open farms and farm

why have an expensive workout

attractions Britain can offer all

when you can have a free walk out?

manner of agricultural days out.