Bucks Wood

You'll find Bucks Wood just outside Bideford, a proper forest patch that's ideal if you're camping nearby at somewhere like Roeys Retreat or Broad Park Camping. It's the kind of place where you can stretch your legs without needing a full day's commitment - a couple of hours of walking through the trees, decent enough for getting some fresh air between seaside visits.

The woodland itself is straightforward: mixed woodland with paths that wind through, nothing especially dramatic but solid for a forest walk. Kids won't find it boring if they're the outdoor sort - there's enough greenery and the paths are manageable for smaller legs. Adults after a proper hike might find it a bit limited, though it's respectable enough for a morning escape.

Since opening hours and admission details aren't widely publicised, treat it as an informal spot - the kind of place you can usually access freely from dawn until dusk. Check locally in Bideford before you head out, just to be sure. If you're based at one of the glamping sites around here, it's worth adding to your itinerary on a quieter day. Combine it with the coastal walks and town amenities in Bideford proper, and you've got a decent mix for a week away. Not a headline attraction, but a useful bit of greenery when you need one.