Thornclose Copse

A small woodland tucked away near Tiverton that feels properly removed from the world. Thornclose Copse isn't the sort of place you'd stumble across by accident - you have to want to be here, which is precisely why it works so well.

The forest itself is dense enough to feel like an actual escape, with decent woodland paths threading through mixed trees. It's the kind of spot where you can hear yourself think, which in Devon means a fair bit of birdsong and the occasional rustle of something small in the undergrowth. There's no visitor centre, no facilities, no fanfare. Just trees, space, and paths.

Walkers will get the most from it - bring decent boots if there's been rain, as the ground gets properly muddy. It's not a destination for a full day out, but rather a restorative couple of hours if you're staying at one of the nearby parks. Nirvana Glamping sits just over five miles away, which makes this a natural add-on for guests wanting a woodland walk without driving far. Waterrow Touring Park, a touch further out, is similarly well-positioned.

The copse works best as part of a wider ramble through the area rather than a standalone visit. It's free to access and has no set opening hours, which means you can go at dawn or dusk if you fancy something quieter. Not dramatic, but genuinely restorative on a grey Devon afternoon.