The Enchanted Forest
Fall festival · Pitlochry · United Kingdom
Faskally Wood outside Pitlochry becomes Scotland's biggest autumn event each October: a sound-and-light trail through beech and larch color, staged after dark for about six weeks around peak season since 2002.
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Plan your visit
Evening timed-entry sessions; shuttle bus from Pitlochry included
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 3–October 7
Color builds from September 21 · mostly bare by October 24
Sampled at The Enchanted Forest’s own coordinates and elevation (123 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 56 weather points across the United Kingdom, checked against 8 published peak dates from thenaturenetwork.co.uk. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to The Enchanted Forest
Good color holds through about October 14, giving you roughly 23 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 12 days earlier than United Kingdom as a whole. Most of that is elevation. It sits at 123 m.
Figure about 91 km from Edinburgh.
The Enchanted Forest on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is The Enchanted Forest open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 8 – Nov 8. Evening timed-entry sessions; shuttle bus from Pitlochry included. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does The Enchanted Forest peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 3–October 7 (best estimate October 5). Color starts around September 21 and is mostly bare by October 24.
- How do I get to The Enchanted Forest?
- The Enchanted Forest is at Faskally Wood, near Pitlochry. The closest city is Edinburgh, about 91 km away. It's part of United Kingdom's fall lineup.
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