Autumn jewels

As Autumn is my favourite season, I decided to revel in it and go for a walk in the picturesque Cambridge Science Park with my trusty dog.

Despite being a business park, the Science Park boasts some beautiful scenery – open green areas with stunning lakes and trees.

As I was walking my usual route, something caught my eye from a narrow overgrown path where I don’t normally venture down. An orange glow was emanating down the path – a sparkling, dazzling glow – enticing me, luring me in. Despite a few precautions, I could not help but follow it (much to my dog’s disgruntlement). I was like a a moth to the flame, a magpie to the glitter.

As I got closer, I realised it was actually a carpet of golden leaves and above it, a canopy of jeweled leaves creating an enclosure. It was so magical I had to catch my breath for a minute. Let me not ruin it for you, let the photos speak for themselves. Enjoy: