AUTUMN is finally upon us, and with it the promise of long walks with crunchy leaves, colourful trees and shiny conkers to take home.

Many of you may have a favourite walk, or place to visit when this season comes around, and we want to hear about it and see your pictures from previous years.

Where is the best place in our region to go? Which trees yield the best conkers? Get in touch to share with our readers.

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