Squirrel Wood

The woodland walks around Squirrel Wood offer proper forest bathing without the pretension. You're looking at decent mixed woodland on the edge of Broadway, with enough mature trees and undergrowth to feel like you've actually left civilization, even though you're only minutes from the honey-coloured stone cottages that make this corner of Worcestershire so appealing.

It's a straightforward affair - woodland trails, the chance to spot wildlife (squirrels, naturally, but also birds and the occasional deer if you're lucky), and breathing in that slightly damp, earthy air that comes with established forestland. The canopy does decent work in summer. Most people can do the main paths in an hour, though you could easily linger longer if you're the type who stops to identify trees.

Families with younger children will find it manageable rather than demanding - it's not strenuous, but the ground can be muddy and roots are present. Walkers appreciate it as a solid leg-stretcher between bigger Cotswolds hikes. History types might get less from it unless you're interested in woodland management and traditional forestry.

Stay at one of the caravan parks within four miles - Winchcombe Camping or Broadway Caravan and Motorhome Club are your closest options - and you can build this into a broader Worcestershire walking holiday. Pair it with Broadway's village walks and you've got a pleasant enough day. Worth a visit if you're in the area, though don't go out of your way expecting something dramatic.