Little Spring Coppice

A quiet woodland walk near Henley-in-Arden, Little Spring Coppice is the sort of place you'll stumble upon rather than plan a day trip around - and that's rather the point. The forest floor is thick with leaf litter, the canopy does a proper job of blocking out the sky, and there's a genuine sense of stepping away from the world for an hour or two.

It's manageable terrain for families with younger walkers, though the ground can be muddy depending on how recently it's rained. Bring wellies if there's been any weather. The paths wind through mixed woodland - nothing dramatic, no viewpoints or heritage plaques - just trees doing what trees do best. Adults after a proper forest walk will find it satisfying enough, though it won't take more than an hour unless you really linger.

If you're staying at Mousley House Farm, Gate Farm, or Wootton Park Glamping Pods, this makes an easy half-morning outing to break up a park-based holiday. The coppice is free to access, as far as can be established, though there's no official information readily available - a quick knock at the door at nearby properties might confirm access is welcome. Go on a quieter weekday if you can; weekends draw a fair few locals out for their constitutional.

Not a destination on its own merits, but exactly what you want when you need some trees between you and civilization.