THE NATION’S conservation charity is urging residents to witness nature’s colour pallete in all its glory by taking on some of Worcestershire’s best walks this autumn.
National Trust is inviting walkers to escape into autumn and enjoy days out together at its top attractions as the leaves begin to fall.
The charity has singled out a couple of Worcestershire destinations as inspiration for your autumn walks. First up is Croome, nestled in view of the Malvern Hills.
At the centre of “Capability” Brown’s first landscaped garden is an accessible circular walk where you can discover the icehouse, bird hide and the beautiful lakeside.
There are also a series of add on walks this autumn to discover more about Croome’s RAF history and a wonderful 5 mile guided hike to one of Croome’s eyecatchers – the Panorama Tower.
Next up is Hanbury Hall. Visitors can explore Hanbury Hall’s historic parkland on a crisp autumnal walk and admire the lime, oak and elm trees awash with vibrant colour.
Routes lead you through the remains of an ancient forest, and past impressive early eighteenth-century design features including the Semi-Circle, Long Walk and Lime Tree Walk. Dogs on leads are welcome in the parkland.
The National Trust is an independent conservation charity founded in 1895 by three people: Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley, who saw the importance of the nation’s heritage and open spaces and wanted to preserve them for everyone to enjoy. Today, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, it continues to look after places so people and nature can thrive.
The charity cares for more than 250,000 hectares of countryside, 780 miles of coastline, 1 million collection items and 500 historic properties, gardens and nature reserves.
Normal admission to National Trust sites apply for non-members.
Visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ for more information.
