Countryside

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

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

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.

Walking trail

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.

Go in search of red squirrels

Countryside we recommend

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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Chilterns Countryside

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

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

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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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A weir on the River Wandle in Morden Hall Park, London

Photography: capture the magic of autumn

Learn how to take amazing pictures this autumn. We've teamed up with our photography partner Panasonic Lumix to show you all the tricks you'll need to capture colourful landscapes, misty mornings and eerie houses.

Focus in on autumn

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.

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.