Countryside

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

Witley and Milford Commons, Surrey

What's open to visit? 

We're open and safe for you to visit. Many of your local gardens, parks, coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Places in Wales are also open for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines. All houses in England and Northern Ireland are currently closed.
To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please always check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.

How to book your visit
Walkers with dog in autumn woodland

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.

Stunning sky and the light on the fells at Thorneythwaite

Hill and mountain walks 

If you want to discover great hills and mountain walks, then our selection is a good place to start. Watch the video with wildlife presenter Lizzie Daly as she discovers the vital conservation work taking place at these locations.

View of the Mournes from Murlough National Nature Reserve

Visit our nature reserves 

We look after some of the country's most precious natural habitats. Home to rich and diverse wildlife, rare plants and flowers.

The Whitelady Waterfall, Lydford Gorge, Devon

Force of nature: top waterfall walks 

From the Brecon Beacons to the Lake District, we care for places with some breathtaking waterfalls. Venture out to one of our favourite waterfalls and experience the power and beauty of nature.

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A walker at Bathampton wood, Bath Skyline

Bath Skyline 

South East of the city of Bath, Bath and NE Somerset

Wide open space overlooking the World Heritage City of Bath

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Autumn sunlight in Aston Wood

Chilterns Countryside 

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Rolling hills, distant views, chalk grassland, and acres of woodland to explore

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Newark lock on the river Wey on a misty autumn morning

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf 

Guildford, Surrey

Tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey

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The deer in Knole Park

Wildlife walks this autumn 

We’ve chosen some of our favourite walking routes for spotting wildlife in autumn in landscapes ranging from woods and parkland to coast and estuaries.

Red squirrel

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.

Brent geese over Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland

Bird-watching walks 

Autumn is the time to look out for hundreds of varieties of migrant birds, seeking refuge from the harsh winters of Scandinavia, the Arctic and northern Europe. From geese and swans to redwings and fieldfares, there are plenty of birds to look out for. Here are some of our top autumn walks for bird-watching - don't forget to take your binoculars.

Walking in Murlough National Nature Reserve, County Down

Make the most of dog walking in the great outdoors with help from Forthglade 

We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so you and your dog can get even more out of special places we care for.

Find out how we're working together

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