12 Glorious AUTUMN WALKS

Just as summer comes to a close, Mother Nature has the perfect pick-me-up – autumn landscapes cloaked in soft, golden-yellow sunshine – the perfect weather for walks. Our favourites include majestic waterfalls, towering gorges and magical forests, with lots of opportunities to see the best of the season’s flora, fauna and fungi.

ASHRIDGE, CHILTERNS, HERTFORDSHIRE

Follow Ashridge Estate’s Autumn Colour Trail (9.4km) to see Hertfordshire’s hues at their most glorious, as ancient oaks, beeches, sycamores and sweet chestnut trees turn from green to orange to gold. Pass by Golden Valley and climb the 172 steps up the Bridgewater Monument to take in the dazzling views; on a clear day, you can see as far as London’s Canary Wharf, 50km away. You’ll