Shortlands Plantation

Walk into Shortlands Plantation and you're stepping into proper woodland - the kind where the trees do most of the talking and the noise of Driffield just falls away. It's a forest that rewards a slow meander rather than any grand theatrical moment, which is precisely why it works.

The plantation stretches across enough ground to keep you occupied for a solid couple of hours if you're the type to stop and look at things. Paths wind through mixed woodland, and on a decent day the light filters through the canopy in that particular way that makes you remember why you came. It's not dramatic stuff - no gorges or waterfalls - but there's something genuinely restorative about it.

Walkers will get the most from this. Families with young kids might find it a bit samey after forty minutes or so unless they're the type to turn over logs and hunt for insects. History types won't find much to grip onto here - it's working forest rather than ancient monument. The ground can be damp, so proper shoes matter.

Being just a couple of miles from Driffield makes it a natural slot into a wider East Yorkshire ramble. If you're camping at Seaways Glamping and Camping nearby, this is the kind of morning walk that sets you up properly before breakfast. No facilities to speak of, so come prepared. Free to access, which helps.

Worth the detour if you're in the area and fancy some genuine woodland time without the crowds. Don't expect Instagram moments - just expect to feel better when you leave than when you arrived.