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Autumn: Leaf Peeping the Vibrant Colours

The season of autumn sets the forest aglow and it's a wonderful time for a woodland walk. Vibrant colours cover the land and you'll find the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley one of the best places in the UK to go Leaf Peeping!

Leaf Peeping is a term growing in popularity here in the UK. It has come from North America where people enjoy travelling to view and photograph the changing season, as the foliage turns from summer greens to the yellows, reds and golds of autumn.

With over 20 million trees spread across 200 square miles, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a heaven for leaf peepers. Home to a wide variety of majestic oak, ash, birch, beech, larch, sweet chestnut and many more, the foliage lights up as the days start to draw in, creating an indulgent visual feast.

Follow our special Leaf Peeping Drive through sweeping countryside with river views across ancient woodland before delving deeper into 10 hotspots en route to enjoy breathtaking views, riverside walks, lakes and arboretums drenched in autumnal colour. It’s doable in a day at 50 miles or stay over for a Leaf Peeping escape this autumn. Or, simply choose shorter sections to combine with other activities.

Download our Leaf Peeping Trail guide, use our interactive map or explore the links below:

Leaf Peeping Hotspots
Leaf Peeping Drive
Leaf Peeping Walks
Leaf Peeping Escapes
Leaf Peeping Experiences
Leaf Peeping Feasts
Leaf Peeping Crafts
Junior Leaf Peepers
Meet our Chief Leaf Peeper
Leaf Peeping Photography Tips
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