It's officially the first week of autumn and all across the country leaves are beginning to dramatically change colour. Beauty spots up and down the country will be alight in a canopy of ruby reds, deep yellow and glowing orange. For those craving the first taste of fall, there is no shortage of places to find a breathtaking vista this season.

The photography experts at ParrotPrint.com have narrowed down seven places to admire the autumn foliage. From breathtaking parks and fells to valleys and villages, there are many places to see the displays of colours.

One of these destinations is a Cotswold village with heaps of charm year-round - Castle Combe. The picturesque chocolate box village is also one of the loveliest places to take in the change of seasons. To the west in Wales, dams and reservoirs reflect striking colours over watery vistas stretching far into the distance.

And in the The Lake District, there are hiking trails, pretty villages and cosy pub fires to enjoy while further north over the Scottish border high hills and deep glens blaze with autumn golds. The pros say the best time for guaranteed colours and fantastic photos is between mid-October and mid-November. "Depending on how long the summer sunshine stays around for, the colours begin to change and leaves start falling from the end of September," said a spokesperson for ParrotPrint.

com. "With summer coming to an end Sunday, September 22, the best time for guaranteed colours and fantastic photos is between mi.