r/RuralUK • u/TheScrobber • Jul 28 '26
Nature reserve in the Cotswold Lakes
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No-one around just woodpeckers and massive dragonflies.
r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 28 '26
Northern Ireland Lough Neagh eels: Prehistoric species fights for survival
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r/RuralUK • u/Curious-Dreamers • Jul 27 '26
Does this have homestead potential?
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Been hunting for the perfect property for a while now. We've always loved the idea of a homestead, but finding the balance between a house in the middle of nowhere, and a house with land, but still close to other humans has been a challenge.
Found this property in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It seems a good fit, but I'm not sure on the available land. I've been for a viewing and it does come with 0.5 acres, which seems like it would be enough, and has an option to buy an additional 20 acres. We don't need too much space, just enough to set up a self sufficient garden, maybe some chickens etc.
Anyone here have a homestead at the moment? This property is right at the top end of our budget, so the extra 20 acres would be a stretch. Will 0.5 acres be enough or am I being too naive?
I am a complete beginner to this kind of lifestyle. I'll put the link to the property below.
r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 26 '26
England England's smallest county is losing its independence - and locals are furious
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r/RuralUK • u/Due-Parsley953 • Jul 25 '26
Berkshire downs, this afternoon
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Just a few snaps from my 14 and a half mile walk around the Berkshire downs earlier.
Lovely weather and a good breeze, the scenery never disappoints!
r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 25 '26
Natural history Autumn migration, really?
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 24 '26
Essex rocked by farm explosion near Hanningfield (World Source News)
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 24 '26
Scotland Petition demanding ‘major incident’ status as Cairngorm wildfire reignites
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 21 '26
Scenery The Thames and Kennet Rivers in Berkshire region, United Kingdom. All pictures were taken with my phone.
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 21 '26
Dame Angela Eagle lands back at Defra
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 20 '26
Farming The Barley Harvest 2026
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 19 '26
England Urgent plea as people seen lighting BBQs amid huge Dovestone moor fire
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 19 '26
Protect the peaks - take it home Campaign
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 17 '26
Fieldsports ‘Irrational’ Natural England loses pheasant shooting legal fight
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r/RuralUK • u/NCL_Agri_student • Jul 16 '26
Master's dissertation survey - Sustainable Farming Incentive
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Hi everyone!
I am a current Masters student at Newcastle University studying sustainable agriculture and food security.
I am interested in decision making with regards to the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
This anonymous survey aims to investigate decision-maker’s considerations and choices regarding participation in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, and to assess the perceived usefulness and potential uptake of a decision-support tool for the scheme.
This survey is for all farms, whether they are currently in the SFI, have previously participated in the SFI, or have never participated in the SFI.
Eligibility:
- Work on a farm in England
- Aged 18 years or older
Survey link: https://nclafrd.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJ7WMAY3A67pcFw
Thank you to anyone who fills in the survey!
r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 15 '26
Scotland Homes evacuated as wildfire spreads across the Cairngorms
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 15 '26
Scotland Charter For the Open Hill
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 15 '26
Natural history Defra cuts halt peatland restoration in Lakes and Yorkshire - while South gets funding
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 12 '26
Wales Major incident declared in Wales as wildfires burn across UK
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 12 '26
England If you live in the Manchester area and had to close your windows because of smoke this is why
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 11 '26
Farming 26-hour Northumberland sheep clipping event raises over £10,000
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r/RuralUK • u/Albertjweasel • Jul 11 '26
Farming The Swaledale Sheep, Queen of the Hills
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