The forest near Greater Manchester that's 'perfect for an autumn walk' this weekend

October half term may be nearly over for some, but there are still a few days left to enjoy. If you haven’t had the chance to do so already, it’s the perfect time to gather the family together and venture out on a country walk.

Currently forests and woodlands are undergoing a transformation as trees prepare to shed their leaves for the winter. This means we’re treated to glorious, colourful displays of oranges, yellows, reds and golds.

Add some late October sunshine and crunchy leaves underfoot to the mix and you’ve got yourself an atmospheric autumn walk. Tempted? Then we’ve got a route for you - and it's been described as a “lovely autumn walk”.

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Only a hop, skip and a jump across the border in Cheshire, Macclesfield Forest is the place to go if you’re after stunning autumn scenery. Around three miles south of Macclesfield, it straddles the edge of the Peak District National Park.

Once a vast ancient hunting reserve, the forest is packed full of towering pine trees and broadleaf trees. There are dozens of trails you can follow through the trees, with gorgeous views around every corner.

Several visitors have praised the forest for its autumnal scenery on TripAdvisor, with one describing it as a “great place for an autumn walk”. Another wrote: “Excellent walks and autumn views…The scenery was beautiful and the trails were well-maintained. The walk was peaceful and relaxing and I felt like I was in a different world.” A third added: “A lovely autumn walk.”

There are two reservoirs within the forest, Trentabank and