Ten Acre Copse

A small woodland just outside Crewkerne that's worth a quiet walk if you're staying nearby, though don't expect dramatic scenery or marked trails. Ten Acre Copse is exactly what it sounds - ten acres of mixed forest where locals take dogs and children for an hour's wander through trees. It's the sort of place you'd pass without thinking twice unless you're based at one of the camping sites nearby.

The appeal is straightforward. You get shade, birdsong, and space to roam without crowds. Families with younger kids will find it fine for burning off energy, and it's genuinely peaceful if you need to escape the holiday park buzz. Walkers after proper views or distance should look elsewhere - this is a quick circuit, not a destination hike.

What makes it useful is proximity. Wytch Wood Camping and Esme's Escape are within spitting distance, so if you're glamping in the area and the weather's iffy, this gives you somewhere to stretch your legs without driving. It's free and open to the public, though there's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of. Allow thirty minutes to an hour, longer if you've got kids stopping to examine every tree.

Honestly? It's not a reason to pick this corner of Somerset, but if you're already here, it breaks up a day nicely. The real value is as a local escape from the shepherds' huts and camping pitches, not as a standalone attraction.