Danker Wood

A proper woodland walk just outside Lincoln, Danker Wood gives you that sense of being properly in nature without having to drive hours out of the city. The trees are dense enough that you forget about the urban sprawl behind you, and there's a decent network of paths threading through - some wide enough for a family stroll, others narrower and a bit more adventurous if you fancy it.

It's the kind of place that works best in spring or early autumn when the light filters through the canopy and the undergrowth isn't too boggy. Summer can feel a touch crowded if the weather's been good, and winter muddy patches are unavoidable. Allow an hour to ninety minutes depending on your pace and which routes you take.

Families with younger kids will manage fine on the main paths, though there's not much in the way of facilities - no café, no visitor centre, so bring a packed lunch if you're making a proper afternoon of it. Walkers after a proper leg-stretch will get more out of it than casual strollers looking for a quick twenty-minute meander. History buffs won't find much to grab onto here; it's genuine woodland rather than heritage.

If you're based at Hartsholme Country Park campsite or Camper UK Leisure Park, both just a few miles away, this slots in nicely as a morning activity before heading into Lincoln proper. It's free to access and requires no booking, which is exactly the sort of place you want within striking distance of your holiday park.