Walking in the country

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

Peak autumn has a treasure trove of non-feathered riches to discover, says James Lowen

Karen Youngs encounters squabbling herons and glimpses an elusive predator on a waterside walk

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast

There’s nothing like a good walk to blow the cobwebs away. Lisa Kjellsson experiences the power of pilgrimage in majestic Yorkshire surroundings

When friends who recently moved to west Devon invited us to see their new home, we decided to combine the visit with a brief autumn tour of the area, so we could explore the beautiful landscapes of Da