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Cragside
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“Cragside is a Tudor Revival country house near the town of Rothbury in Northumberland, England. Dating to the Victorian era, it was the home of William Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong, founder of the Armstrong Whitworth armaments firm. An industrial magnate, scientist, philanthropist and inventor of…”
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The GuardianSep 25

‘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…

National Trust property with 1,000 acres of trees.

20 things in this story
  • CragsideSightNational Trust property with 1,000 acres of trees.
  • Hadrian's WallTrailMoorland turns copper and gold; every climb rewards with views.
  • Steel RiggSightTake a trip to Steel Rigg in Northumberland National Park and treat yourself to some of the best viewpoints on…
  • Elsewhere
  • West Highland WayTrailLoch Lomond, United KingdomWalk around Balmaha village and a stretch of it.
  • GodrevySightCornwall, United KingdomWalk along the staggered cliff edges between here and Portreath.
  • PortreathSightCornwall, United KingdomWalk along the staggered cliff edges between Godrevy and here.
  • 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.
  • 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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