Below are some countryside links which we hope you will find useful or interesting. If you have, or know of, a countryside business which may be useful to our members please contact us with the details. We have inluded sites we feel will be of interest to rural people, rural businesses and equestrian lovers.
Dating and Romance
If you agree with the following statement: Romance is most certainly not dead – then here are some sites you may like to visit:
Love Poems and Quotes Struggling to show your romantic side? Try plagerism!
E-CardsFree romantic e-cards
Dating Tips Best dating tips blog on the net .. well it is ours!
E-Cards Free wildlife and animal e-cards from the Woodland Trust
Interflora Express romance with flowers
Thorntons Express romance with chocolates
All of my Heart Express romance with gifts
But make sure you express it! Countryside Organisations
Naturenet British Trust for Conservation Volunteers.
NFU Countryside News and information about the British countryside
DEFRA Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Countryside Alliance Countryside campaign group
Scottish Countryside Alliance Countryside campaign group
Countryside Access Countryside code and maps of Open Access land in England
Scottish Natural Heritage Scottish Natural Heritage working with Scotland's people
Countryside Council for Wales Sustaining Welsh countryside and inshore waters
Natural England Sustaining English countryside and inshore waters
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Saving wetlands for wildlife and people
Woodland Trust UK's leading woodland conservation charity
Wildlife Trusts Listing 47 Trusts across UK
Freecycle Nothing to do with bikes - well worth a look
Union of Country Sports Workers Trade Union dedicated to country sports employees.
The League Against Cruel Sports Works to end cruelty to animals in the name of sport
Ideas for Places to Visit
National Trust Founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists
English Heritage Broadening public access to the heritage
Days out in Scotland A silversurfers site of interest to everyone
Historic Scotland More than 300 historic sites to visit in Scotland
Enjoy England Attractions and activities in England
Experience Mad There are some great ideas on here for a fun day or night out.
Pembs. Directory Directory of services in Pembrokeshire.
Leisure Time
Country Living Not sure when to plant your herbs or what to do with that extra metre of lace?
Country Walking A site crammed with information, gear reviews, advice, etc for walkers
Garden Organic Dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening, farming and food
Find me a Hobby Looking for a new hobby?
Anglers Net Hang up the Gone Fishing sign
Gun Dog Web Information on owning and training working dogs
Farming and Smallholding
NFU News and information on British farming
Farmers Guardian News, information and classifieds for the farming industry
Tenant Farmers Association Advice, information and support for tenant farmers
Naked Farmer Directory of all things farming
Compassion in world farming Campaigning to improve the lives of farmed animals around the world.
Accidental Smallholder A blog about smallholding
BL Books List of smallholding associations and links
Dorper Sheep Breeders Breeding Dorper and Lleyn sheep and Mangalitza pigs
Tractors and Farming New/used farm equipment, tractors and machinery
Agvendor Find Agricultural supplies and services
Pets and Animals
I.L.P.H. The International League for the Protection of Horses
Horsehandler Helping you to help your horse
Wild About Britain From bird watching to wild flowers
BATS The Bat Conservation Trust
All About Pets Pet care information service by the Blue Cross
Petshop2u Where you can buy your pet a present!
Science and Nature Pets pages from the BBC
Petmeds Online suppliers of discounted veterinary items
Equine Now Want to buy or sell a horse? Equine Now horses for sale