Lamb's Lawn Copse

A proper woodland walk rather than a destination with facilities, Lamb's Lawn Copse sits just outside Chard and delivers exactly what you'd expect from a Somerset forest - dense tree cover, muddy paths, and the kind of quiet that makes you remember why you came to the countryside. The copse itself is manageable on foot, with mixed woodland offering decent cover when the weather turns, which around here it often does.

You'll get the most from this if you're after a leg-stretcher between caravan sites or a place to let the kids burn off energy without worrying about crowds. It's not a destination in itself - there's no visitor centre, no café, no playground - but that's rather the point. Thirty minutes to an hour is about right, depending on how thorough you want to be. The paths are well-trodden enough to follow, though sturdy boots are worth bringing after rain.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Holly Bush is closest at under three miles, or Ashe Farm if you prefer a bit more space - Lamb's Lawn works as a pleasant morning outing before heading into Chard proper or pushing further into the Somerset Levels. Free to access and no complicated planning required. Just turn up, walk about, enjoy the trees. It's the sort of place that shouldn't be underestimated: sometimes a forest is exactly what you need, and sometimes that's enough.