It's the perfect time to fall in love with walking, says Lauren Taylor

The leaves are turning, temperatures are dipping, and suddenly it feels like it's time for an extra layer.

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There may not be a better season to go for a hike.

From dramatic coastal paths and woodland trails to historic grounds and high peaks, Britain is awash with great walking opportunities. So lace up your hiking boots this autumn and head out on these rambles.

Four Waterfalls Walk Gwaun Hepste, Powys

Length: 5.3 miles Difficulty: Moderate

The Brecon Beacons is renowned for its hikes, and for good reason. This circular trail, starting and finishing at Gwaun Hepste car park, takes you to four waterfalls in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park - Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd y Pannwr, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn and Sgwd-yr-Eira - probably the highlight. Translating to "the waterfall of snow" in English, at around 10m high and 10m wide, with a route to walk directly behind the curtain of water, it’s quite the spectacle. It's recommended on AllTrails.

Beeston Crag, Cheshire

Length: 3.75 miles

Difficulty: Easy-medium

Head to Cheshire for the circular walk around Beeston Crag, starting and finishing at Beeston Castle car park. The walk (allow three to three-and-a-half hours) explores ancient landscapes, taking in the Peckforton Hills and Peckforton Mere.

The spectacular views from Beeston Castle are a backdrop to the changing colours of autumn, while Grade I-listed Peckforton Castle is recognised by English Heritage as "one of the great buildings of its age’, a

Alfoxton Park Holford, Somerset

Length: 2 miles Difficulty: Easy