Autumn in the forest

Leigh Woods in the Autumn

Autumn in the forest

Experience the beauty of autumn in the forest

Let the stunning autumn colours boost your mood and treat yourself to a low-cost helping of feel good this autumn. 

Take an afternoon to enjoy an autumn colour walk near you or a mindful lunch hour on a wellbeing trail. For an epic autumn adventure stay longer to catch owls at dusk and enjoy the crisp autumn mornings with a camping stay.

Whether by yourself, with friends and family or with a four-legged companion, you're guaranteed to come away with some autumn forest magic.

A young girl and boy look at some bright yellow leaves in wonder

Find a nearby autumn walk with our ultimate guide

Discover woodlands packed with a palette of golds, reds and oranges as you collect fallen conkers, jump in leaf-piles and get the perfect photo. Whether you want a gentle stroll or an autumn adventure, discover your nearest autumn woodland with our handy guide.

Autumn is the perfect time to get active

As the weather cools and the kids get back to school, the changing reds, oranges and yellows of forest trails are waiting for the rhythmic tread of runners and earthy crunch of tires over leaves.

Find a cycle trail near you for an exhilarating visit on your mountain bike or a gentle cycle with a friend, or get back in the running shoes and head out on a running trail.

Cycling in forest
Two young children interacting with a Gruffalo activity in a forest

Eight things to do with the family this autumn

With our forests displaying a breath-taking array of colours, autumn is a beautiful season to visit the forest with your family.

Keep the kids happy with our list of ideas, from Gruffalo trails to fungi spotting and activity sheets to take on your autumn walk.

Embrace autumn

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Download the activity pack for a wonderfully colourful day out with the kids.

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