Nethercliff

The woods around Nethercliff near Driffield are the sort of place you stumble into half by accident and end up spending longer than planned. It's proper Yorkshire woodland - nothing dramatic, but there's something quietly satisfying about walking under the canopy when the weather's turned grey, which it often does round these parts.

You'll find beech trees, oak, and enough moss-covered ground to feel like you've properly escaped. There are paths winding through, though don't expect anything signposted or manicured. This is working woodland, not a theme park version of nature. Families with young kids who like splashing in streams and climbing fallen logs will get a solid hour or two here. Older walkers appreciate the gentle terrain and the chance to clear your head without the crowds you'd battle at more famous spots.

The real draw is its position as a decent leg-stretch between base camps. If you're staying at Seaways or Wolds Glamping Pods - both within a few miles - Nethercliff makes a natural morning wander before heading into Driffield proper or pushing further into the Wolds. It doesn't demand much planning. Turn up, park sensibly, walk until you're happy you've moved your limbs.

Go when it's been raining if you want atmosphere. Go in early spring to catch the bluebells doing their thing. Avoid assuming there'll be facilities - there won't be, so bring water. Worth the detour? Only if you're in the area already, but absolutely don't skip it if you are.