Buzzard Woodland

The woodland here feels properly remote despite being barely four miles from Tiverton. Buzzard Woodland is exactly what the name suggests - a patch of Devon forest where you've got a genuine chance of spotting these magnificent birds circling overhead. The paths wind through beech and oak, and the quietness is the whole point. You won't find facilities or information boards, just decent walking trails through genuinely wild woodland.

It's the sort of place that rewards a slow morning rather than a quick tick-box visit. Bring binoculars if you're serious about the bird spotting. The woodland floor is soft underfoot after rain, so proper walking boots make sense. On a clear day, you can hear the buzzards calling before you see them - that mewing cry carries right through the trees.

Walkers and birdwatchers will get the most from this. Young kids might find it a bit dull without a specific mission - there are no playgrounds or obvious attractions, just woodland. Allow an hour to two hours depending on how many trails you fancy. The woodland is open access, and I've not found any evidence of an entrance fee, though it's worth checking locally.

If you're staying at Nirvana Glamping nearby, this makes a perfect morning outing before heading back for lunch. It's the kind of place that feels like your own discovery rather than another managed attraction - and that's exactly why it's worth the detour.