Autumn is a fantastic time of year to be out in the countryside as Nature's Own Firework Display is visible daily throughout October and November - no safety barriers required.
Find your nearest forest
To find the best place to see stunning Autumn Colors in North West England choose your nearest forest from the list below or visit our National Autumn Colours map. Each wood is rated from green to golden and you can help us monitor the colour progression by submitting your colour rating on each wood.
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Delamere in Cheshire
- Ennerdale in West Cumbria
- Giggle Alley in West Cumbria
- Grizedale in South Cumbria
- Horrocks north of Bolton
- Miterdale in West Cumbria
- Viridor south of Wigan
- Whinlatter in North Cumbria
More resources on Autumn
- Picture gallery: A selection of beautiful autumn pictures for you to print out and use at home
- Slide-show: Enjoy autumn forests in your home
- E-cards: Send a gorgeous autumn e-card to your friends and family
- Tree name trail: Use the leaves you picked up to identify the tree they come from
