Fox Covert

Dense woodland stretches across this corner of south Warwickshire, offering proper countryside walks without the crowds you'll find at better-known spots. Fox Covert sits just outside Priors Hardwick, a working forest that feels genuinely wild rather than manicured for visitors.

Families with older children who enjoy a proper ramble will get the most from this place. The paths can be muddy after rain, so decent walking boots are essential. Dog walkers love it here - plenty of space for dogs to roam and interesting scents to follow through the undergrowth.

Expect to spend a good hour or two if you're exploring thoroughly. The forest has that lovely quiet quality you only get away from main tourist trails. No facilities or formal car park, so come prepared with everything you need.

Walkers staying at nearby sites like Hill Farm Glamping or Mount Farm Park will find this makes a cracking morning expedition before heading back to base. It's the sort of place that reminds you why the English countryside still has the power to surprise, even when you think you know an area well.