Autumn Walking
Explore Britain & Europe in September, October & November
Autumn is one of the finest seasons for walking. The summer crowds have thinned, the temperatures have dropped to something more comfortable, and the light has taken on that particular quality that walkers know well. The landscapes of Britain and Europe look different in autumn, and in many cases they look better.
In the United Kingdom, the season brings the Cotswolds into its own, with honey-stone villages framed by turning woodland and quieter paths underfoot. The great northern trails feel wilder and more elemental as the season changes, with shorter days and cooler air giving every stage a satisfying sense of purpose.
In Europe, autumn is harvest season. Walking through the vineyards of Burgundy, Alsace or the Douro Valley in September and October means experiencing wine country at its most alive. Further south, Madeira and the Canary Islands offer warm weather and open trails well into November, with none of the heat that makes summer walking in the Mediterranean harder work.
Whether you are looking for the burnished colours of an English autumn, the cultural richness of a European harvest region or the warmth of the Atlantic islands, Walkers' Britain & Europe has a walking holiday to match the season.