Autumn THINGS TO DO THIS

It’s now more important than ever to get out and make the most of the daylight before the clocks turn back and we retreat under our duvets till spring.

I’ll be dragging The Dark Lord down to our local New Forest – not for the trees so much but she wants to visit the famous witch shops of Burley. If I suddenly start hiccuping toads, you’ll know why.

To make the most of nature’s kaleidoscope of colour, these are Forestry England top 10 autumn spots in the UK… 1

Cherry Tree Avenue, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent – see a line of over 100 ornamental cherry trees that all turn auburn at once.

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Symonds Yat Rock, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire – high up on the hill, look down on the autumn landscape below as the River Wye winds beneath you.

3

Wyre Forest, Worcestershire – see the vivid colour display of burnished golds, yellows and oranges at one of our last oak woodlands in Britain.

4Acer Glade, Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire – a stunning collection of maples planted in the 1870s by father and son owners, Robert and George Holford.

5

Carron Crag, Grizedale, Lake District – well worth the climb to view the moorland flora. 6

Blakemere trail, Delamere Forest, Cheshire – enjoy the contrasting golden larches and evergreen pine against the autumnal colours over Linmere Moss.

7

Blackling Waterfall, Hamsterley Forest, County Durham – step off the beaten track in search of the stream that runs through the autumn colour.

8

Lime tree avenue, Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire – walk the length of the avenue and admire the golden yellow hues.

9

Glenbervie Meadow, Alice Holt, Surrey – stand at the edge of the meadow which stretches out in front of you and is framed by beautiful autumnal trees.

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Giant redwoods, New Forest, Hampshire – visit the magnificent redwoods, two of the largest trees in the New Forest.