With over 20 million trees across 200 square miles, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean put on one of the best autumn shows in the country - and this year the colour is arriving early.
Our 50-mile scenic drive with ten hotspots for autumn colour remains the best way to see it, whether you drive the whole route or pick a shorter section and pair it with a pub lunch along the way.
The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean hold over 20 million trees - oak, ash, birch, beech, larch and sweet chestnut among them - and Wharton Lodge makes an ideal starting point for a scenic drive taking in riverside walks, lakes and arboretums.
Plan your leaf peeping
- Leaf Peepers Welcome!
- Meet our local Chief Leaf Peeper
- Leaf Peeping Hotspots
- Leaf Peeping Drive
- Leaf Peeping Walks
- Junior Leaf Peepers
Ask us on arrival and we'll point you towards whichever stretch suits your plans best.
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