Countryside

Revitalise your senses and explore hills, valleys, woodlands and rivers

Walkers at Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire — Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire

Autumn highlights

Couple watching deer in the deer park at Studley Royal

Deer rut rambles

The deer rut is one of the iconic sights of autumn. There are resident deer herds at several of our special places, so pull on your walking boots and see if you can witness the annual spectacle.

Top places to spot red squirrels

We’ve selected some of our best walking trails for spotting red squirrels, from coastal pine woodlands to ancient hunting forests. Keep your eyes peeled and see how many you can find.

Child with a handful of conkers at Castle Coole, County Fermanagh

Top spots to find champion conkers

Visit a place we look after this autumn and you're sure to find a horse chestnut tree full of conkers. Here's our pick of the best, and top conker-playing tips.

View through woodland alley with autumnal trees at the Ashridge Estate

Woodland walks

Majestic landscaped woodlands and tranquil tree-lined avenues are the perfect spaces to get closer to nature, particularly in autumn when they burst with colour and wildlife.

Walker enjoys the view at Brecon Beacons National Park

Walks for challenge seekers

Push yourself further on one of our favourite challenging walking routes; from mountain hikes and lengthy trails to upland walks and difficult terrain.

Running across the beach at Rhossili, Gower

Unforgettable trail runs at the places we look after

Designed by rangers and running experts, our trails runs will take you through ancient woodland, meadows studded with wildflowers and over rugged headland with uninterrupted views of the sea. Discover amazing wildlife and jaw-dropping scenery.