From Japanese acers at Westonbirt arboretum to the pines of Loch Ard, our tipsters share their top woodland days out
Autumn is often wet – so why not embrace this, and visit one of Britain’s temperate rainforests in Borrowdale, near Keswick. Such forests are rare globally as well as in Britain. Not only can you observe the gorgeous autumn hues from the leaves of ash, birch and oak but you can see all manner of mosses, liverworts and lichens. The latter proliferate because of the clean air and wet climate. There are plenty of forest paths to follow – and don’t forget to visit Ashness Bridge for a glorious view of Derwent Water and the fells beyond.
Graham Lilley
