Great Bear

The forest rises suddenly from the Quantock Hills near Holford, dense and a bit wild compared to the manicured woodland you find elsewhere in Somerset. Great Bear is seriously good for a proper walk if you're staying at Moorhouse Campsite or Haven Doniford Bay - both are close enough that you could head over in the afternoon without it feeling like a mission.

What you get here is straightforward: woodland trails that wind through established trees, the kind of place where you actually feel like you've left the holiday park behind. The paths are reasonable underfoot, though after rain they can get boggy in patches. You're looking at anything from a gentle thirty-minute amble to a couple of hours if you fancy exploring the full network. Kids will enjoy it if they're past the "carry me" stage - there's enough variety to keep them interested without being too demanding.

This works best as part of a wider Quantock Hills exploration rather than a standalone destination. Combine it with a walk somewhere else on the hills or a village potter around Holford itself, and it slots in nicely. Spring brings bluebells if you time it right, which makes the walk feel less like a generic forest slog. Summer's pleasant enough, though the tree canopy keeps it cool even on warm days.

Free to access, no facilities on site that I'm aware of, so sort yourself out at the campsite first. Worth the detour if you're after quiet woodland rather than a destination attraction.