By Liv Clarke
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Experiencing the beautiful displays nature puts on at this time of the year is one of the joys of autumn. There’s something magical about noticing the leaves changing colour from the green to an array of oranges, yellows and reds. This year, Forestry England highlighted that tree displays will be particularly striking this autumn due to the summer’s warm temperatures and plentiful sunshine. Now, new research has found the best holiday destinations in the UK which are perfect for ‘leaf peeping’, the name given to the activity of observing and photographing the colourful foliage in the autumn months, Luckily for us the top spot for colourful leaves is right on our doorstep. According to analysis by GroupAccommodation.com, Derbyshire is the most popular autumn destination and it’s home to the Peak District , which is “leading the pack for autumn breaks”. Stay connected with our City Life newsletter here Yorkshire followed behind in second place, while Cumbria and the Lake District ranked in third. Somerset and Devon came in fourth and fifth place respectively. Ed Maughan, Managing Director at GroupAccommodation.com, said: “You can visit somewhere you’ve been before, say in spring, where everything is green, and have a completely different experience where the landscapes explode with warm red and orange colours. It gives a totally different atmosphere, and there is something quite magical about that. “As a result, people are now targeting specific areas known for outstanding autumn displays. It’s become a proper reason for travel, and our internal enquiry data is showing how seriously people take this colour hunting pursuit.” He added: “We’re seeing the Peak District leading the pack for autumn breaks, and it’s easy to see why. It offers so much variety across the region and ‘leaf peeping’ opportunities for all fitness levels.” Join our Manc Life WhatsApp group HERE Among the best locations in the Peak District for autumn are Padley Gorge, a beautiful woodland spot in the east of the national park. Flowing through it is Burbage Brook, which is crossed with wooden bridges and stepping stones, creating magical scenes straight out of a fairytale. Dovedale is another photo-worthy spot with its famous stepping stones, framed by copper-coloured trees by mid-October. Or for stunning views head to Mam Tor and admire the autumn colours from its 517m summit. For a longer walk you can descend down from the hill, walk through Winnats Pass and then explore the nearby village of Castleton. For more of the latest What’s On news, click here.
