Braddymoor Copse

Walk into Braddymoor Copse and you're immediately swallowed by oak and beech, the kind of woodland that feels properly separate from the world. It's a small forest near Tiverton - nothing vast, but dense enough that you lose your bearings in the best possible way. The paths wind through decent-sized trees, mossy banks, and the occasional clearing where light breaks through.

This is a walker's spot rather than a destination in itself. You're looking at maybe an hour here, perhaps ninety minutes if you're the type who stops to examine lichen and photograph bracket fungi. It's free to access and there are no gates or official opening hours - just park sensibly near Tiverton and head in. The forest floor is uneven and can get boggy after rain, so decent boots are worth the effort.

Families with young kids might find it too confined and samey after a while. But if you're rambling through Devon and want a proper woodland walk without driving miles, it'll do you nicely. The real value is proximity - Nirvana Glamping sits just 1.4 miles away, making this an easy half-morning option if you're based there and want something to fill the gap between breakfast and a proper lunch spot in town. It's genuine woodland, not landscaped, which means it's sometimes muddy and occasionally a bit dark under the canopy. Exactly as it should be.