Autumn in Britain

Delve into the history and folklore of an astonishing ruined chapel in the ‘Cornish Alps’ on a walk to Roche Rock, Cornwall

Step into the British countryside this autumn and discover some of nature's most magnificent wildlife spectacles, from the drama of rutting deer to epic starling murmurations

Autumn's colour palette of reds, oranges, yellows and golds sweeps across the countryside from the end of September, through October, November and into early December. Learn why leaves change from green to red and gold and discover the best places in the UK to see autumn colour.

The annual deer rut is one of Britain's most exciting autumn wildlife spectacles – here are 11 great locations where you can see these magnificent animals in action with our guide to the UK's best deer rutting destinations.

Just six species of deer live in the British countryside, but it can often be difficult to tell which is which – learn all about these spectacular animals with our deer identification guide, plus discover the best places to see the autumn deer rut.

Head into the British countryside for a seasonal ramble through leafy woodlands and wildflower strewn meadows, before dropping into a brilliant pub for a well-earned rest.

Britain's trees are at their most beautiful in the autumn months, making September, October and November a great time of year to visit arboretums such as Westonbirt, Batsford and the National Memorial Arboretum. Find out more about these spectacular tree collections and more with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to the UK's best arboretums

This lake and fell walk includes some of the Lake District’s most beautiful trees and forests, where myth and legend tangle with the Scots pines and the golden needles of larches.

Take an autumn walk from Castle Drogo through Piddledown Common and down to Fingle Bridge to see one of England’s largest woodland restoration projects

Savernake Forest contains thousands of veteran oaks, offering the opportunity to stumble upon a remarkable tree around every corner. Make the most of this incredible forest with BBC Countryfile Magazine's six-mile walk.

Believe it or not, November is one of the best months for foraging in the UK – with leafy greens, nuts and fungi waiting to be found on chilly walks. Here is our November foraging guide with advice on what to find, best places to look, plus recipes and cooking suggestions.

Take a walk through the historic Burnham Beeches National Nature Reserve – one of the best examples of ancient woodland in Britain. The forest is best explored in the autumn months with a midway lunch stop at a traditional country pub.

Thread through the Forest of Dean's autumnal trees, stopping off half way at the White Horse Inn pub, before winding back on a woodland path.

Harvest season marks an important date in the British farming calendar as crops are harvested for food and animal feed. Learn more about the history and traditions of this important annual event.

Unearth crumbling archways and overgrown terraces within a hidden English wood in Lancashire

Afon Dyfrdwy is the largest river in North Wales, but its wildlife is suffering. Find out all about a project that aims to restore it to its natural state, before ambling its autumn banks

This fascinating Bronze Age site was only discovered in the 1940s. Many questions surrounding the stones remain unanswered, adding to their allure on a misty October day

Experience a jaw-dropping gorge path that inspired Scotland’s national bard, ending the walk with a pub dinner at a local inn.

The ancient trees of Sherwood Forest have centuries of tales to tell, none more so than the Major Oak, an ageing giant said to have been a valuable ally to one of England’s folk heroes

Explore the mysterious marvels of the Welsh Marches’ fabled Mortimer Forest

As a child, writer and poet Laurie Lee played among the trees of Frith Wood, a landscape that would later feature in his childhood memoir Cider with Rosie

Within this ancient woodland of birch, oak and Scots pine are the remains of one of Britain’s largest Iron Age hillforts. But who lived here, and why?

Snaking through beech woodland and across high heather hills is a historic way, etched into the landscape by the hooves of livestock and the feet of soldiers