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Glentress Forest

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Glentress Forest
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“Glentress Forest lies east of Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about 30 miles south of Edinburgh. Part of the Tweed Valley Forest Park along with Traquair Forest in Innerleithen, it is the home of a mountain biking centre. The forest is at the southern end of the Moorfoot Hills and is accessed from…”
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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…

Trails surrounded by copper, red and gold in autumn.

20 things in this story
  • Glentress ForestSightTrails surrounded by copper, red and gold in autumn.
  • PeeblesNeighborhoodWander along the river and around its independent shops.
  • 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.
  • CragsideSightNorthumberland, United KingdomNational Trust property with 1,000 acres of trees.
  • 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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