Our new season of mindful walks in nature explores the power of the green outdoors to bolster physical and mental health. In episode 1, Plodcast host Fergus transports you to his favourite haven of peace along the River Usk. It's early January and the river is high – but the wildlife is stirring on this magical Welsh waterway including a special guest right at the beginning of the recording… Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: <a href="mailto:editor@countryfile.com">editor@countryfile.com</a>. If read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team. Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/61ba02b31a8cbe4c8c3cf0b2/episodes/countryfile.com">countryfile.com</a> Write to us:Plodcast, CountryfileEagle HouseBristol BS1 4ST PPA Podcast of the Year! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Sound Escape 99: The first birdsong of the year in a garden on Gower

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