Home Covert

A proper woodland walk east of Bury Saint Edmunds, Home Covert is the sort of place locals know about and visitors stumble upon by accident. It's a small forest offering decent paths through mixed woodland - nothing dramatic, but genuinely pleasant if you're camped at one of the nearby glamping sites and fancy getting off the caravan park for an hour or two.

You're looking at woodland trails rather than a manicured attraction. The trees are mixed - broadleaf and conifer - and there's enough space to feel like you've actually escaped rather than just wandered round a car park. Walkers will appreciate it more than anyone else; families with very young kids might find it a bit unremarkable, though older children who don't mind a straightforward forest walk will be fine. The paths are generally well-maintained without being over-engineered.

There's no visitor centre or tearoom, so come prepared. Admission appears to be free, which is the only reason to mention it. Allow 45 minutes to an hour depending on which trails you fancy and how slowly you move. Spring and autumn are best - summer can get a bit muggy under the canopy, and winter's muddy without being particularly atmospheric.

If you're staying at The Four Bells Glamping or West Stow Pods, Home Covert makes a decent morning's outing rather than a day trip. It's the sort of place that does its job without fuss - a proper bit of Suffolk woodland without the crowds or the hype. Worth it if you're in the area, not worth driving across the county for.