Copley Wood

Deep woodland paths and a proper sense of getting properly lost - that's Copley Wood near Glastonbury. It's the kind of forest that feels older than it probably is, with mature trees creating a green tunnel effect even in summer, and enough undergrowth to make you feel like you've wandered off the tourist trail entirely.

This isn't a manicured country estate walk. It's a working woodland with paths that wind through without much in the way of signage, so bring a map or a phone with decent battery. The main appeal is simply being in it - listening to what passes for quiet this close to Glastonbury, spotting whatever wildlife decides to show itself, watching light filter through the canopy. Dog walkers absolutely love it. Families with older kids who won't complain about uneven ground find it far more rewarding than a genteel park stroll.

Walking here takes what you'd want - anything from 30 minutes to two hours depending on how lost you fancy getting and how much time you spend just standing still. It costs nothing, naturally.

If you're based at Orchard Farm Luxury Glamping or Tall Trees Glamping nearby, Copley Wood works brilliantly as a morning or late-afternoon venture before heading back for dinner. It's the sort of place that pairs well with Glastonbury's weirder attractions - walk through trees, then go hunt for Avalonian mythology a few miles away. Not spectacular, but exactly what a forest should be.