Best Autumn Walks in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Hardwick, Derbyshire

Don't miss the gardens around the striking Hardwick Hall, with seasonal colours of all different plants and shrubbery that become a delight to the eye when changing seasons. Walks around the estate tells stories of ancient trees that come alive in autumn, grab a warm welcome at the visitor centre and join in with their Halloween events! We hear Hallowtide will be great...

Longshaw Estate, Derbyshire

Autumn is one of the best times of year and Longshaw Estate is inviting you to go on a digital discovery of folklore and magic. Head out to the moorlands in hopes to find the mythical creatures or walk through the charming woods. Download a map here and find the perfect route for you, there are so many hidden gems and paths that tell different stories.

Ilam Park and The White Peak, Derbyshire

Well known for the famous stepping stones at Dovedale, the area around Ilam Park and The White Peak is dramatic, mystical and the perfect amount of eerie for an autumnal walk. Get amazing views of Thorpe Cloud and become inspired just like the poets and artists of late centuries. With another map for you to download here, with accessibility and different routes shown, discover beauty this autumn.

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Listen out for rutting stags in the distance, kick up the vibrant leaves through the tramway trails and look out for 'Old Man of Calke' a 1,200 year old oak tree. Full to the brim with history, Calke Abbey offers the perfect walks for crisp mornings where you can really head out into nature, and over the Halloween period plan one of their Bat Discovery Trails to truly immerse yourself into spooky season.

Foremark, Derbyshire

Another wonderful walk that will immerse you in nature, join in with the 'Fungi Friday' guided walk and learn all there is to know about how to identify Foremarks extrordinarly fascinating fungi - booking online is essential! There are 230 acres of habitat to explore and 200 types of bird, their reserve is full of life with ample opportunity to see autumn in full swing.

Staunton Harold, Derbyshire

Why not extend your trip and link your walk around Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold? With resevoir views and meadows that paint a beautiful picture of reds and oranges in the Autumn. Take part in the Autumn Colour Wheel Challenge and grab a challenge sheet from the cafe after stopping for refreshments, and see what you can discover amongst the crunching of the leaves.

To find out more visit National Trusts website here.