Rough Hills

Dense woodland stretches across these ancient hills just outside Henley-in-Arden, offering proper countryside walking without the crowds you'll find at better-known Warwickshire spots. The forest paths wind through mixed deciduous trees, with enough elevation change to get your heart rate up but nothing too strenuous for families with older children.

Walkers will love the variety here - from well-trodden tracks suitable for a gentle afternoon stroll to narrower trails that feel properly wild. The canopy provides good shelter on drizzly days, though muddy patches are inevitable after rain so decent boots are essential. Wildlife spotting opportunities abound, particularly for bird watchers who know their woodland species.

Families staying at nearby Island Meadow or Wootton Park Glamping Pods will find this a cracking alternative to theme park queues. Allow at least two hours to do the area justice, though keen hikers could easily spend half a day exploring different routes. The lack of facilities means bringing your own refreshments, but that's part of the appeal - proper countryside walking where you might not see another soul for hours.

Best avoided with pushchairs or very young children who tire quickly. This is woodland rambling at its most authentic, well worth the short drive from your holiday park for families who appreciate genuine outdoor adventure over manufactured attractions.