The autumn colours seem to be getting later in the year, and are now often at their best from late October through November. Visit the Autumn Woods section on the main AONB site for a list of Chiltern woods which are great to visit in the autumn.
The colours are often stronger after hot dry summers. You can identify different trees by their autumn colours: beech turns bronze, hornbeam goes yellow then brown, field maple yellow, wild cherry red. It is also the time for most of the trees and shrubs to produce their fruits – which adds to the colour and provides food for many animals in advance of the winter.
explore the woods
Our interactive picture below allows you to explore the wildlife living in the autumn woods. Click on any of the
magnifying glass symbols to find out more information.
