The wonders of the new forest

When the darker nights set in, and the clocks have gone back, it’s all too easy to neglect getting out and about in the great outdoors, but we love this time of year. The last of the yellows, oranges

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Christine Faughlin sings the praises of a converted chapel on the 30,000-acre Bolton Abbey estate in the Yorkshire Dales

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

The Lake District, nestled in the north-west corner of England in Cumbria, is the country’s most poetic landscape. From Wordsworth to Beatrix Potter, the Lake District has always drawn writers, artist

There’s something magical about exploring Britain’s landscapes during the quieter seasons. True, you won’t have those lazy summer evenings outdoors, and some attractions and campsites may not be open