A spectacular woodland walk has been singled out as one of the most memorable nature experiences in Britain as autumn begins to transform the countryside.
Fingle Woods, on the eastern fringe of Dartmoor in Devon's Teign Valley, has been included in a list of five places recommended for people looking to get closer to nature this autumn.
The ancient woodland, which can be reached by turning off the A30, was selected by accommodation company Glampingstays alongside locations in Shropshire, Scotland, West Sussex and Wales.
Fingle Woods is undergoing one of the largest woodland restoration projects in England, led by the National Trust and Woodland Trust, after parts of the site were previously inaccessible to the public.
As the seasons change, the woodland becomes filled with autumn colour, while the Fingle Bridge trail follows the River Teign through the wooded gorge.
Glampingstays included the Devon attraction after its research found more than a quarter of UK holidaymakers cited having a deep connection with nature as their number one travel priority. The company also said 70 per cent of Britons would like to see more of the UK.
The list pairs each of the five nature destinations with nearby glamping accommodation.
For the Devon entry, visitors are pointed towards The Deer Den at Doddiscombsleigh, around half an hour from Fingle Woods and three miles from Haldon Forest.
The retreat, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, sleeps two and features a timber frame with large windows overlooking the Devon countryside.
It also has a two-tier deck and a telescope which can be used for birdwatching and stargazing. Three-night stays are listed from £333 for two people.
Ellen Sanders, senior marketing manager at Glampingstays, said: “Autumn is one of the most rewarding times to explore the UK's natural landscapes, and glamping gives you a way to really immerse yourself in that.
“While the cooler months might not be the time most people want to pack a tent and pitch up at a campsite, glamping offers all the comfort and cosiness needed to enjoy the season outdoors, from proper beds and soft linen to wood burners and warm, welcoming interiors.
“Being based somewhere unique - a shepherd's hut on the moor, a cabin in the trees - makes the whole experience feel that much more connected.”
Ellen added: “We put this list together because some of the most memorable places in Britain are also the quietest, and we hope people feel connected to nature as a result of visiting one of these stunning locations this autumn.”
The other places selected were Haughmond Hill and Eastridge Woods in Shropshire, Benmore Botanic Garden in Argyll, Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve in West Sussex and Bwlch Nant yr Arian in Ceredigion.
Fingle Woods sits within the Teign Valley on Dartmoor's eastern fringe, making Devon the only South West location to feature in the five-strong list.
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