Kelland Wood

The woodland paths through Kelland Wood sprawl across Devon hillside like a proper maze - perfect if you've had your fill of coastal walks and want something green and enclosed. Trees tower over you here, blocking out most of the sky, and the paths wind through dense undergrowth that feels genuinely wild rather than manicured.

It's the sort of place where walkers spend two to three hours and actually feel like they've earned a rest. The terrain isn't brutal, but it's uneven enough to keep you on your toes. Families with kids aged eight and up will manage fine, though younger ones might struggle with the rougher bits. There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of - bring what you need.

Crediton sits just down the hill, so you're not entirely cut off from civilisation if you need a cup of tea afterwards. If you're based at Yeatheridge Farm Caravan Park, you're barely twenty minutes away by car, making this a natural morning or afternoon diversion during a park holiday.

The real value here is solitude. You won't bump into crowds of day-trippers. What you get is time among the trees, proper quiet, and a sense that you've actually walked somewhere rather than ticked off a photo opportunity. It's unpretentious woodland rambling at its best - no Instagram moments, just good honest forest.