Rural escapes in autumn

Rural escapes in autumn

Feel the leaves crunch beneath your feet as you enjoy crisp autumn afternoon walks in England’s picturesque woodlands and parks, whilst admiring their stunning displays of colour. Enjoy wildlife spotting and star gazing under the autumn skies at the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park; uncover local folk laws and spooky tales of the Lancashire Witches as you explore Pendle Hill and the Ribble Valley, and take afternoon tea after a magical woodland walk at Falling Foss in North Yorkshire.

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Visit the home of the Dymock Poets in the Forest of Dean

In the quiet village of Dymock, literacy history was being made by six of the finest poets of the early 20th century.

Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

 

Walk with Offa in the Shropshire Hills

Follow in King Offa’s footsteps with 18 way-marked pub walks taking you through border country between England & Wales and along Offa’s Dyke.

Location: Clun, Shropshire

 

Discover Laurie Lee Country

Take inspiration from the BBC adaptation of the classic novel ‘Cider with Rosie’ and follow in the footsteps of author Laurie Lee through the Slad Valley.

Location: Slad village near Stroud, Gloucestershire

 

Forage tasty mushrooms for your dinner at Fungi Foray

Get an insight into the wonderful world of mushrooms, and find out what you can pick, and what you should avoid.

Location: New Forest, Hampshire

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