Law Plantation

Law Plantation sits quietly on the Somerset Levels near Langport, a proper slice of woodland that doesn't shout about itself. It's a small forest area - nothing vast, nothing touristy - where you can walk among the trees and actually hear yourself think. The paths wind through mixed woodland with enough clearings to break up the canopy, and on a clear day you get decent views across the flatlands beyond.

This is one for people who want a gentle walk rather than a scramble. Families with younger kids will manage it fine, though there's not a lot to do once you've walked the loops - no play area, no cafe, just trees and air. Walkers appreciate it as a breather between bigger Somerset attractions, somewhere to stretch the legs for an hour without making a day of it.

Access appears to be free, though facilities information is thin on the ground. Best to check locally before you visit. Early morning or late afternoon works well if you want to avoid the rare busy spell.

If you're based at Thorney Lakes just 1.5 miles away, Law Plantation makes a decent morning outing. It pairs well with exploring Langport itself - a proper old market town with decent pubs - and you're close enough to the bigger Somerset parks like Thornhills if you want more structured attractions. The levels around here are flat cycling country too, so don't overlook that if you've got wheels.