Your days out… in photos

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

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

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

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

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

An early-morning dog walk through the woods sees John Lewis-Stempel coming face to face–or skin to spider silk–with the industrious magic of a September dawn