Reen Manor Park

About a mile inland from Perranporth, Reen Manor Park is a proper slice of Cornish countryside that most tourists miss entirely. It's a nature reserve rather than a manicured park - think woodland paths, open grassland, and the kind of quiet spot where you might actually hear birdsong instead of ice cream vans.

The walking trails here are gentle, nothing that'll knacker you out. You're looking at easy rambles through mixed woodland with the occasional opening onto fields where you can see across the valley. On a clear day the light's rather lovely. The main draw is simply being somewhere green and relatively wild without needing to drive into Bodmin Moor - handy if you're staying at Parkdean Resorts Crantock Beach just down the road and fancy a morning walk without the hustle of the beach.

It's ideal for walkers wanting a proper leg stretch, though families with toddlers might find it a bit limited - there's no obvious "attraction" in the traditional sense, no visitor centre or play area. Older kids who actually like nature will have a better time here than at somewhere overly engineered. Allow 90 minutes to two hours to do the main loop without rushing.

Free access seems to be the case, though facilities are minimal - bring your own water. Early morning or late afternoon gives you the best chance of spotting wildlife without encountering other people. It's not dramatic or Instagram-worthy, but that's rather the point.