Withy Wood

Walk into Withy Wood near Mells and you're stepping into proper Somerset woodland - the sort of place where the canopy is dense enough that it feels like afternoon even at midday. The trees are mature, the paths are well-trodden, and it's quiet enough that you'll actually hear birdsong rather than your own breathing.

This isn't a destination that requires hours of planning. It's a straightforward woodland walk, ideal if you're based at Glamping on the Hill down the road and fancy a proper stretch of the legs without committing to a full day's hiking. Families with young children will manage fine on the main paths - nothing technical about it - though older kids might find it a bit uneventful after forty minutes or so. Walkers and anyone genuinely interested in Somerset's natural landscape will get more from it.

The wood itself is unremarkable in the best possible way. No dramatic vistas, no heritage plaques, just trees doing what trees do. That's the appeal if you're after some peace. Allow an hour for a decent wander, less if you're just popping in for twenty minutes.

It's free to access and sits conveniently close to Mells, so it slots well into a broader park holiday in the area. The nearby glamping spot gives you a proper base without the static caravan feel. Come here when you need breathing space, not when you're ticking off tourist attractions.