Magical Devon woodland named among UK's best in top ten list
It's a wonderful place to visit
by Kirstie McCrum · DevonLiveOne of Devon's magical woodlands has been named among the nation's best for autumn leaves. Lydford Forest is a tranquil woodland situated on the western edge of Dartmoor in the picturesque valley of the River Lyd.
Verdant Leisure has revealed the ten best places for seeing the vibrant colours of autumn, and Lydford makes the grade.
The release says: "On the south-west coast is a woodland valley that teeters on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Lydford Forest is a tranquil woodland for wildlife and nature lovers hoping to get a taste of the UK’s natural environment, and in the autumn season, this picturesque valley forest is a vision of vibrant, orange bloom."
As trees across the UK start to change colour, the new research has revealed the 10 best places to enjoy autumnal foliage. From the end of September, trees in the UK start losing their waxy green colour and take on vibrant orange hues to mark the transition into autumn.
For the autumn lovers, holiday park operator, Verdant Leisure, has revealed the 10 best parks and forests for viewing the beautiful foliage of the season. The chart is based on the percentage of woodland in each spot, and the number of positive Tripadvisor reviews left in September, October and November.
If you’re heading out to enjoy the colours of autumn, Verdant has partnered with a professional photographer to share expert advice on how to take the perfect autumnal picture: https://www.verdantleisure.co.uk/our-journal/best-autumn-photography/
Top 10 autumn spots
- Culzean Country Park, Ayrshire
- Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset
- Whinlatter Forest Park, Cumbria
- Box Hill, Surrey
- Kielder Forest Park, Northumberland
- Galloway Forest Park, Dumfries and Galloway
- Lydford Forest, Devon
- Marbury Country Park, Cheshire
- Bradgate Park, Leicestershire
- Thorndon Country Park, Essex