TODAY is National Take A Hike Day - a day where we're all encouraged to step outside and enjoy the great outdoors - whatever the weather.

It might be a little wet and windy but don't let that discourage you from putting on your walking boots or wellies, raincoat and warm hat and stepping outside.

There are lots of fantastic walks you can enjoy around Mid Cheshire where the colours of the autumn season are on display in all their glory.

What better time to explore Mid Cheshire than as the colours change in autumn?

Why not go for a crisp autumn stroll and blow the cobwebs away today?

Here is a selection of some of the best local autumnal walks:

Acton Bridge by Terry Gregory

Acton Bridge by Terry Gregory

Arley Hall by Gavin Singleton

Arley Hall by Gavin Singleton

Delamere Forest by Patricia Dyson

Delamere Forest by Patricia Dyson

Down by the river in Rudheath (Ann Marie Taylor)

Down by the river in Rudheath (Ann Marie Taylor)

Knutsford by Jilly Hulme

Knutsford by Jilly Hulme

Marbury Country Park by Patricia Dyson

Marbury Country Park by Patricia Dyson

Marshalls Arm by Peter Clayton

Marshall's Arm by Peter Clayton

Owley Wood, Weaverham by Rose Hurley

Owley Wood, Weaverham by Rose Hurley

Pickmere Lake by Susie Schmidt

Pickmere Lake by Susie Schmidt

Shakerley Mere by Ann Marie Taylor

Shakerley Mere by Ann Marie Taylor

Tatton Park by Kristie Blake

Tatton Park by Kristie Blake

The end of the runway, Mobberley by Sophie Ralph

The end of the runway, Mobberley by Sophie Ralph

The Sandstone Trail runs through Delamere Forest by Imagewich

The Sandstone Trail runs through Delamere Forest by Imagewich

Weaver Parkway by Donna Maria Long

Weaver Parkway by Donna Maria Long

Whitegate Way by Alan Bailey

Whitegate Way by Alan Bailey

Winsford flashes by Philip Carden

Winsford flashes by Philip Carden