Poets Walk south headland

The walk out to Poets Walk south headland takes you past scrubby grassland and gorse to a proper windswept promontory with views that stretch across the Bristol Channel towards Wales. On a clear day - and you'll need one - the vista opens right up. It's not a formal attraction with a visitor centre or anything like that, just a headland that people walk to because the outlook is genuinely good.

The path itself is straightforward enough, though exposed. Bring something windproof; the Channel wind doesn't take prisoners out here. Allow 90 minutes there and back at an easy pace, or an hour if you're moving briskly. It's the kind of walk that works best in autumn or winter when visibility tends to be sharper, though summer brings wildflowers that soften the moorland feel.

Histories types will get something from this - there's a reason poets made the journey out here, and the sense of remoteness, despite being close to Bristol, still feels genuine. Families with older children who can manage a decent walk will find it rewarding. Younger ones might struggle with the exposure and lack of facilities.

It's free, obviously. No visitor infrastructure, so take water and wear proper boots. The rough terrain doesn't play well with trainers. If you're staying at Somerset Glamping nearby, this sits nicely within a wider exploration of the coastline. Worth the walk, though don't expect crowds or facilities - that's rather the point.