‘Ablaze with russets and golds’: readers’ favourite places for enjoying autumn

From an expanse of saltmarsh in East Yorkshire to Croatia’s verdant islands, our tipsters share their most memorable places to visit in the fall

We loved Ljubljana in Slovenia during autumn, but less than an hour’s drive away is the beautiful Lake Bled. It has a rustic and tranquil vibe, its focal point being the Assumption of Mary church on its island. The lake is surrounded by mountains and forests, and it is these that bring the place alive. The leaves turn a stunning array of orange, yellow, red and purple, creating an unforgettable scene.
Colin Snoad