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Autumn walks at Ashridge Herts

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Blackberries

Top spots for picking blackberries 

Now is a prime time to pick these juicy fruits from hedgerows. Arm yourselves with baskets and it won’t be long until everyone’s fingers and lips are dyed purple.

Walking along the family trail at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Derbyshire

Walks through colourful heathland 

Get your colour fix this year by exploring a heathland near you. These walks are perfect for strolling amongst the heather and admiring the purple hue.

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.

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.

Find a wildlife walk
Ancient trees at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Walking myths and legends 

Walk anywhere in the British Isles and you're never far away from a place of legend. Stop to look and you may notice a hunched outcrop, ancient stones or a ruined building with a tale to tell.

Family cycling on the estate at Blickling, Norfolk

Great places for a family bike ride 

What could be better than heading out as a family and exploring the countryside on two wheels? Our woods and parklands are perfect for little legs (and older ones too) to pedal around.

Writers and running experts Jen and Sim Benson, pictured running near Rhossili beach on the Gower peninsular, worked with our rangers to design the trails

Unforgettable runs at the places we look after 

Running at the places we care for is unforgettable. Designed by rangers and running experts, our trails 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.

A boy on a rope swing at Woodchester Park

Our top natural play areas 

Follow willow tunnels or make your very own woodland den in our natural play areas. You can also splash along muddy trails, hang onto rope swings and hunt for treehouses and bug hotels. Here's our pick of the best natural play areas at our places.

A group gather to go star gazing on a clear night

Top spots for stargazing 

The big, open skies of the countryside let you see thousands of stars sparkling at night. Take a look at our top spots for stargazing.

Discover our dark skies
Podcast host Alan Power interviewing the gardening team at Stowe

Listen to podcasts from the National Trust 

Did you know that we now produce podcasts? You can download episodes for free on a variety of subjects, from the stories behind our gardens, collections and outdoor places, to the houses that helped shape and influence the work of great writers.

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