Queenswood
SYMONDS YAT GL16 7NZ
The gateway between south Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, Symonds Yat is famed for its beautiful river scenery. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that straddles the River Wye filled with gorgeous wooded expanses, natural landscapes and captivating wildlife. It’s the ideal spot for an autumn adventure. If you fancy getting more of a bird’s eye view, head up Symonds Yat Rock which towers 120 metres above the river. Here you can look out for the peregrine falcons, goshawks, ospreys and buzzards that all feature here at different times of the year. It’s a magical place with the most wonderful views.
BROBURY HOUSE, GARDENS & TEAROOM, BROBURY, HEREFORD HR3 6BS
Open all year round for gentle relaxed strolls and planted to delight you in every season, explore the enchanting terraced gardens, from water features, rare species of trees, beautiful flowering borders and views over the Wye. The cosy new Tearooms in the Walled Garden are perfect to warm up in on chilly days.
HAUGH WOOD HEREFORD HR1 4QX
The ancient woodland at Haugh woods is full of beauty and charm especially during autumn. A haven for cyclists, walkers, nature lovers and photographers at all times of the year. With over 850 acres to explore of walking, cycling and butterfly trails, this is a popular destination for families and dog walkers and absolutely perfect for an autumn stroll.
The two most popular walks from here are the Three Choirs Way and the Wye Valley Walk which skirt the edge of the wood, however it also links with the Mordiford Loop a circular trail taking you through traditional orchards, woodland and more beautiful countryside.
QUEENSWOOD COUNTRY PARK AND ARBORETUM, DINMORE HILL LEOMINSTER HR6 0PY
The amazing 123 acre ancient woodland at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum is just glorious to walk round in the autumn. The colours of the park are completely transformed and the views are just breath taking. With its fantastic arboretum, a 47 acre tree collection with over 1,200 rare and exotic trees, this really is the place to be. If you adore wildlife and nature you’ll love the dramatic show of colours, fragrances and wildlife all throughout the year.
Once part of the Hampton Court Estate during the 17th century. Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum is now designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Local Nature Reserve (LNR).
WYNDCLIFF AND EAGLE’S NEST NP16 6HD
If you enjoy a challenging autumn trek then head out to Wyndcliff and Eagle’s Nest. It is one of the most stunning viewpoints in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. The climb up to the viewpoints are not for the feint hearted but once at the top the panoramic views across the lower Wye Valley, the rivers Wye and Severn, Chepstow, the Severn Bridges and the Cotswolds hills are spectacular.
NT BERRINGTON HALL LEOMINSTER HR6 0DW
Standing proud and strong, this fine Georgian mansion sits within Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s final garden and landscape. In the autumn the gardens are a real pleasure to explore. In the centre of the walled garden, you can discover ‘Look! Look! Look!’. A bold contemporary pavilion designed by internationally renowned artists, Heather and Ivan Morison. Inspired by Berrington’s Georgian origins and eighteenth-century culture. This 8-metre-tall by 8-metre-wide pink structure inhabits the walled garden. Highlighting the importance of this piece of ‘living history’ as the final masterpiece of ‘Capability’ Brown. There are acres of parkland to explore and enjoy this autumn. So pop on your walking boots and head outdoors.
Berrington Hall
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