For me, the perfect autumn walk has enough variety to keep it interesting ... it’s easy to cut down to Otterspool Promenade. On a calm day, the light breeze from the Mersey is incredibly refreshing.

Continuing the animal theme, try a seasonal version of Sleeping Lions to develop your child's attention skills and can help them wind down towards the end of the day. “Play hibernating autumn ...

It was incredibly muddy in places and slippery so you really need to wear wellies if going in autumn or winter. It's a lovely walk but not suitable for prams or wheelchairs as it's slightly hilly ...

Autumn is back, bringing with it a dazzling patchwork ... For a "superb" but not too difficult trail, follow the three-mile Foresters' Walk which takes you through deer meadows, historic forests ...