Burrows Wood

Burrows Wood is a proper woodland walk just outside Newton Abbot, the kind of place locals know about but tourists often miss. You're talking dense Devon forest here - old trees, mossy paths, the whole works. There's no visitor centre or marked trails to speak of, which means you need to come prepared with a map or download directions beforehand. The walk itself takes between 45 minutes and two hours depending on how lost you get and whether you're the type to stop and listen to the birds.

It's best suited to walkers who actually want to be in nature rather than people chasing Instagram spots. Families with kids aged six and up will manage fine, though the paths can be muddy and a bit uneven underfoot - good boots are non-negotiable. The woodland is free to access, which is the saving grace when you're juggling a caravan holiday budget.

Timing-wise, spring and early summer are cracking, when the canopy's not so thick you can't see where you're going and you're less likely to wade through knee-deep mud. Avoid it during heavy rain when the paths become proper boggy.

If you're staying at Oakmoor Touring Park or Lady's Mile just down the road, Burrows Wood makes a solid morning out. Pair it with a wander around Newton Abbot town centre for lunch and you've got yourself a decent day. It's the kind of walk that clears your head after a few days of caravan life, nothing fancy, just good straightforward woodland.