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The GuardianSep 25, 2026

‘Everything is golden’: readers’ tips for a great autumn day out in the UK

With autumn officially here, our readers savour days of fruitful mellowness, from Cornwall to Loch Lomond • Tell us about a great wellness experience – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher I love Loch Lomond in autumn. I’d start with a walk around Balmaha village and a stretch of the West Highland Way , pretending I’m there for the scenery rather than earning the right to eat something mass…

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  • West Highland WayTrailWalk around Balmaha village and a stretch of it.
  • Elsewhere
  • GodrevySightCornwall, United KingdomWalk along the staggered cliff edges between here and Portreath.
  • PortreathSightCornwall, United KingdomWalk along the staggered cliff edges between Godrevy and here.
  • CragsideSightNorthumberland, United KingdomNational Trust property with 1,000 acres of trees.
  • Glentress ForestSightScottish Borders, United KingdomTrails surrounded by copper, red and gold in autumn.
  • PeeblesNeighborhoodScottish Borders, United KingdomWander along the river and around its independent shops.
  • Winterbourne House and GardenCaféBirmingham, United KingdomArts and Crafts style house set in stunning gardens.
  • HarborneSuburbBirmingham, United KingdomHead here for lunch or dinner.
  • River RoddlesworthSightWest Pennine Moors, United KingdomFlows through a wonderful wooded valley at the edge of moors.
  • Hollinshead HallSightWest Pennine Moors, United KingdomRuins to explore in the woods.
  • Royal ArmsRestaurantWest Pennine Moors, United KingdomPub at Ryal Fold.
  • Hare & HoundsRestaurantWest Pennine Moors, United KingdomPub at Abbey Village.
  • Longshaw estateSightPeak District, United KingdomPerfect for an autumn stroll with varied fungi.
  • Padley GorgeSightPeak District, United KingdomTwisted oak trees look spectacular on early autumn misty mornings.
  • Clumber ParkParkNottinghamshire, United KingdomNational Trust property with peaceful woodlands and golden leaf carpets.
  • Hadrian's WallTrailNorthumberland, United KingdomMoorland turns copper and gold; every climb rewards with views.
  • Steel RiggSightNorthumberland, United KingdomTake a trip to Steel Rigg in Northumberland National Park and treat yourself to some of the best viewpoints on…
  • Llangollen RailwayPlaceLlangollen, United KingdomSteam train trip through the Dee valley when leaves turn.
  • Oaks WoodSightPeak District, United Kingdom
  • Bolehill QuarrySightPeak District, United Kingdom
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Lonely PlanetAug 18

The best hotels for seeing fall foliage

Here are some gorgeous properties in the northern hemisphere that are perfect for catching the foliage at its prime this fall.

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  • Cameron HouseHotelLakeside luxury escape with activities like seaplane excursions.
  • Elsewhere
  • St. Stephen's GreenParkDublin, IrelandDublin's most atmospheric park with red and amber fall colors.
  • The ShelbourneHotelDublin, IrelandSophisticated, historic property, a mainstay for over 200 years.
  • The Meadows on Rock CreekHotelPhilipsburg, United StatesCozy cabins in Montana with over 2000 acres.
  • Horseshoe BarPubDublin, IrelandSophisticated, historic bar at The Shelbourne hotel.
  • Jenny VanderPlaceDublin, IrelandShop for vintage items on streets surrounding The Shelbourne.
  • The Omni Homestead Resort & SpaHotelHot Springs, United StatesFamously historic resort built in 1892, hosted 24 US presidents.
  • Nishiyama Onsen KeiunkanHotelHayakawa, JapanWorld's oldest operating hotel, run by the same family.
  • The Lodge at St Edward State ParkHotelKenmore, United StatesElegant hotel, formerly a seminary, surrounded by park trails.
  • Rosewood Villa MagnaHotelMadrid, SpainModern and elegant rooms in barrio de Salamanca.
  • Royal Botanical GardensGardenMadrid, SpainENE | FEB | NOV | DIC | 17:30 h MAR | OCT | 18:30 h.
  • Sabatini GardensSightMadrid, SpainThey honour the name of Francesco Sabatini (1722–1797), an 18th-century Italian architect who designed the royal…
  • Tarde.O BarRestaurantMadrid, SpainTimeless bar inside the Rosewood Villa Magna hotel.
  • Ste Anne’s SpaPlaceGrafton, CanadaAll-inclusive spa escape with serene trails and rolling hills.
  • Cedar Lakes EstateHotelPort Jervis, United StatesEstate on a lake surrounded by stunning fall foliage.
  • Cabü cabins by the LakesHotelCounty Cavan, IrelandLuxe cabins in a woodland on the shores of Lough Oughter.
  • Killykeen Forest ParkSightCounty Cavan, IrelandWoodland setting for Cabü cabins, good for walking.
  • L'Auberge de SedonaHotelSedona, United StatesIn the heart of Sedona, surrounded by the grandeur of towering red rocks and the quiet calm of Oak Creek, discover a…
  • L’Apothecary SpaPlaceSedona, United StatesSpa at L'Auberge de Sedona for wellness recharge.
  • East Rock ParkParkNew Haven, United StatesHiking trails with superb views of fall colors and city skyline.
  • The Study at YaleHotelNew Haven, United StatesStylish hotel on Yale's campus, near parks and galleries.
  • Yale University Art GalleryGalleryNew Haven, United StatesAcclaimed gallery near The Study at Yale.
  • Atelier ConceptPlaceMadrid, Spain
  • Nac 56NeighborhoodMadrid, Spain
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