‘A wildly beautiful place for autumn colour’: readers’ favourite UK forest trails | Walking holidays

Rare rainforest in the Lake District

Autumn can often be rainy, so why not make the most of it and visit one of Britain's temperate rainforests. borrowdalenear Keswick. Forests like this are rare not only in the UK but around the world. Not only can you see the stunning autumn colors coming from the rowan, birch and oak leaves, but you can also see all kinds of mosses, liverworts and lichens. The latter thrives due to clean air and a humid climate. There are many forest trails to follow, so be sure to visit. Ashness Bridge There are stunning views of Derwent Water and the hills beyond.
graham lily

Berkshire biking trails

Part of the Windsor estate, Swinley Forest offers a wonderful day out in all seasons. Just south of Bracknell in Berkshire, this 1,200-hectare (3,000-acre) woodland offers great walks and viewpoints. Our favorite activity is renting mountain bikes. swinley bike hub Take it to the vast mountain bike trails. A good mix of green, blue and red routes makes it a fun activity for any level of ability. Adding more memberships summitSwinley's mountain biking skills and training facility.
joshua

Cornwall's green hills

One of my favorite walks in the woods is runhydrocfrom Lesplin Bridge on the River Fowey, Cornwall. The shimmering river and the colors of the autumn leaves create a wonderful sense of tranquility. Walk 400m downstream to a footbridge, then cross the bridge and walk along a woodland track to Lanhydrock House. From there it's about a mile down a tree-lined road back to Lesplin, offering views over the green hills of mid-Cornwall.
charlotte

New Forest Pony and Pint

Low sunshine in mossy dells, playing with Pooh sticks in clay-colored streams, and some of the oldest trees you'll ever see, the New Forest was made for fall travel. Just one example of why. A pint of local ale in a woodland pub (The Oak Bank village just outside Lyndhurst is a favorite), a spot for pony watching on the way back to Brockenhurst and probably a great place for Sunday lunch. pig And we're left wondering why there are still people who haven't visited Britain's smallest national park. Firstly, London is only 90 minutes away by train.
Polly

forest of Allen ValleysRolling up and down shady slopes on the banks of Northumberland's eponymous river, this is the woodland I visit in autumn. The tree tops and branches are hidden in a secret world cut out by the river's steep valleys. Beech and oak forests cascade down the sides of the steep valley. The best time to visit is in October, when reds, greens and golds create a colorful canopy and the sky is quiet except for the sounds of birds. Last year, the unforgettable sound of deer calls became a memory that will last all winter long.
jazz

Victoriana deep in the woods of West Yorkshire

westwood The property, located in Calvary, West Yorkshire, is a curiosity because it is the site of Champion House, a Victorian mansion that is now a care home. It includes a former swimming pond with two islands, a well house, the ruins of a gardener's shed and a folly arch. Several 'gentlemen's houses' were planned for the estate in the 1850s, but Champion House was the only one built. mini valley calvary cutting Built to provide access to proposed properties. Nearby Calvary Wood is home to abandoned buildings that were once a military training camp, prisoner of war camp and fireworks factory.
paul kirkwood

Get to know your local forest

No forest, no matter how small, can compare to your local forest. If you visit regularly, over time you will become familiar, known and loved. Trees emerge as individuals when they are young, in their prime, and when they grow old and die. Time will reveal the yearly haunts of drooping lingonberry vines, scarlet elf hats, early purple orchids, or badger hideouts. Picking up trash for the forest is surprisingly satisfying. Getting to know the forest through all weather and seasons, and connecting your own life to it as the years go by, is a gift that keeps on giving.
jennifer leech

North Yorkshire dancing in gold, maroon and red

Strid Wood The area near Bolton Abbey is a place where the autumn leaves are very beautiful. On either side of the river pier, ancient oak trees dance in gold, maroon, and red, and fungi, moss, and lichen are also photogenic. Depending on the time of day, you might see birds, squirrels, bats, and if you're lucky you might even spot short-eared owls, roe deer, and otters. I love the long circular walk between Bolton Abbey and Bolton Abbey. Baden Bridgeyou will pass through the rough waters of the Strid River, but if you are short on time, you can stop along the way. Cavendish Pavilion Then do some short stretches.
Susanna C.

Acer Forest and Skywalk, Gloucestershire

in Westonbirt National Arboretumenjoy a spectacular golden show every fall. This website will tell you when the best days will be especially for Japanese Acer. This beautiful forest also offers other seasonal delights. There are also treats like shiny bronze horse chestnuts and prickly sweet chestnuts. Smell the scent of Indian cedars and peck at the soft bark of mighty redwoods. You can take the skywalk to the top of the trees. The shop sells forest fruit jam and your favorite forest honey. A perfect way to end your morning is with a beer and a game pie at a nearby restaurant. rabbit and hound.
david innes wilkin

Winning tip: The Highlands, a great place to ponder

An hour's drive from Glasgow, follow the roads around Dungoyne Hill, with views of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in the distance. Loch Ard Forest. Stroll or bike along the quiet lanes, where surprises await at every turn. Sculpture peeks out from behind rugged Scots pines, glassy surface of idyllic Loch Ard, 729 meters (2,390 ft) high ben venue It could be a squirrel looming large in the distance, or a cheeky red squirrel stocking up for winter. Be sure to stop by Aberfoyle for a snack on the way back. Station coffee shop.
Louis