Hunger Hill Wood

A proper woodland walk near Market Rasen, Hunger Hill Wood is the sort of place you'd stumble upon and think, why haven't I been here before? It's modest by forest standards - nothing like the vast sprawls you get in Scotland - but that's partly the appeal. The paths wind through mixed woodland with decent tree cover, offering a genuine bit of breathing space in the Lincolnshire landscape.

What you get here is straightforward: quiet woodland, a handful of trails depending on energy levels, and the kind of peace that makes the drive from Market Rasen feel worthwhile. It's walker territory, plain and simple. Families with young children might find it a bit samey after half an hour - there aren't playgrounds or obvious attractions beyond the trees themselves. Serious ramblers and anyone after a proper leg-stretch will do better.

Give yourself an hour minimum, longer if you're the type to dawdle. There's usually no charge, though do check locally as these things change. Best visited when dry - the paths can get boggy after rain, and the whole experience feels less appealing when you're squelching through mud.

If you're based at Wolds View Country Park nearby, this makes an easy morning outing before lunch back at the caravan. It's not going to blow your mind, but it's genuine woodland without the tourist crowds, and that counts for something in the East Midlands.