Why visit the UK in autumn?

Set in the Purbeck Hills, Corfe Castle is one of the most romantic places in the UK, and autumn is the perfect time to visit. Morning mists are very common and a walk in the hills offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Loch Lomond is the smallest lake in the National Park north of Glasgow. In autumn, the lake's blue water contrasts with the warm tones of the vegetation, creating a magnificent panorama. You can hire canoes or relax on the shore and enjoy a spot of fishing.

Near Tetbury, 40 minutes from Bristol, lies the UK's most famous arboretum, the Westonbirt Arboretum. It is home to no fewer than 15,000 trees. Needless to say, the colours of this park in autumn are fantastic!

Not far from London lies Richmond Park, the natural habitat of many specimens of deer. October is the month when the males start competing with each other to find a female. They collide with their thick horns. It's an impressive sight! The best time to admire these animals is early in the morning, when nature is still shrouded in a mysterious fog.

Autumn is truly magical at Padley Gorge, in England's Central Park between Manchester and Sheffield. Here you can admire not only the brown leaves, but also the streams that flow through the heart of the park.

A walk through the granite hills and rocks of Dartmoor National Park will take you back in time to the days of the Celts and the Druids. There aren't many trees in the area, but the red and orange hues of the sunset over this green desert are spectacular.

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