Manley Wood

A proper woodland walk through Devon countryside, Manley Wood sits just outside Tiverton and offers the kind of quiet forest ramble that feels worlds away from the farmland surrounding it. The trees are dense enough to shut out noise from the wider area, and you'll find yourself on decent paths that wind through mixed woodland - the sort of place where light filters through in patches and you might actually hear birdsong instead of traffic.

It's an honest wood, nothing fancy. You won't find visitor centres or marked trails with interpretive boards. Just trees, paths, and the occasional opening where you can breathe. The walk takes somewhere between an hour and ninety minutes depending on which route you fancy, making it ideal for families with kids who can manage a proper stomp without needing constant entertainment. Adults after a straightforward forest walk will find it satisfying rather than spectacular.

If you're staying at Nirvana Glamping just down the road, Manley Wood works perfectly as a morning activity before heading elsewhere, or a quiet afternoon sortie if the kids need to burn energy. It's free to access and there's no fussing about opening hours - you simply turn up. Winter and spring are probably nicest when the woodland floor isn't a complete bog, though you'll need decent boots whenever you go. Not the most dramatic corner of Devon, but genuinely pleasant if you've got time for a woodland break during a wider park holiday.