Autumn is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors, with familiar landscapes transformed into vibrant displays of colour. From the rich reds and golds of woodland trails to the crisp, invigorating air, walking holidays in autumn offer a unique way to stay active and reconnect with nature.
Autumn is a magical season for walking holidays, as the landscape transforms into vibrant reds, golds, and oranges. With cooler temperatures, quiet trails, and seasonal festivities, it’s the perfect time to explore stunning destinations like Tuscany, Puglia, and the Wye Valley.
Wander Tuscany’s golden vineyards during harvest, stroll Puglia’s serene beaches after the summer crowds, or admire the kaleidoscope of colours in the Wye Valley’s ancient woodlands. Autumn offers quieter paths, unique seasonal delights like grape-picking festivals and markets, and breathtaking scenery.
Whether it’s Tuscany’s rolling hills, Puglia’s coastal charm, or the Wye Valley’s vibrant forests, your perfect autumn walk awaits. Click below to start planning your next adventure today.
We designed this walk with the harmony between countryside and traditional village in mind, and it's in the thick of autumn that you can best get a sense of England's rural heartland as the extensive gardens, idyllic villages and arboretums of the Cotswolds reflect the changing seasons.
From £695 pp
Blend local cuisine, festivals and regional wine on a relaxed walk through classic Tuscan scenery in Autumn. September heralds the start of the harvest season, where the medieval piazzas of the Orcia Valley come alive with festivals (sagre) celebrating the traditional recipes and fine wines of the area
From £1050 pp
We see the Wye Valley almost every day of the year, yet Autumn always manages to take us by surprise. The profusion of colours are simply stunning, and those looking for quintessential woodland scenery in autumn will find a lot to pore over here, with some incredible vantage points over the valley along this route.
From £395 pp
Come experience the dramatic autumnal scenery that inspired the Romantic poetry movement with a walk through England's pastoral. Your route begins near Coleridge's house in Nether Stowey, wandering through woodland, field and rolling hills to the small coastal town of Lynmouth.
From £520 pp
Looking for an extension on summer walking? Brighter skies and longer days await those taking to the trails along Italy's sunsoaked heel. Here the climate is ideal for walking, the crowds have long departed and the waters of the Adritatic are an inviting prospect after a day's exploration.
From £945 pp