Cape's Copse

A proper woodland walk without the crowds - that's Cape's Copse near Nantwich. It's a small forest pocket that locals know about but tourists tend to miss, which makes it rather brilliant if you want an hour away from the madness. The trees are thick enough to feel like actual countryside, with decent footpaths running through, and it's the kind of place where you might spot deer if you're lucky and quiet enough.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not dramatic or showy - no waterfalls, no ancient monuments - just good woodland with enough trails to keep you occupied for a couple of hours if you're keen. Families with young kids can manage it fine, though there's nothing specifically there to entertain them beyond "looking at trees and finding sticks". Worth knowing that opening hours and admission details aren't listed online, so treat it as an open-access spot and show up when it suits you.

If you're camped at Little Ranch Glamping just 2 miles away, this becomes your default morning walk. It's close enough to pop into between breakfast and checking out the market town of Nantwich itself. The other parks - New Farm, Marbury, The Willows - are all within reasonable driving distance too, so it slots in nicely to a wider park-based holiday. Nothing flashy, but that's rather the point.