Millennium Green

The Millennium Green sits on the edge of Honiton, a proper slice of Devon countryside that doesn't shout about itself. It's a nature reserve - grassland and woodland mixed together - where you can actually walk without bumping into crowds of other visitors. The paths are straightforward, meandering through open ground where you might spot butterflies in summer, birds year-round. Nothing spectacular in the Instagram sense, but that's rather the point.

This is ideal for families with younger kids or anyone wanting a gentle hour's ramble rather than a serious hike. The terrain's manageable - mostly flat - though it can get muddy after rain, so come prepared. Birdwatchers and wildflower enthusiasts will find it worthwhile, particularly if you time it right for spring or early summer when things are properly blooming. You won't need more than an hour or so unless you're really taking your time with binoculars.

If you're staying at Hartridge Springs Spa Glamping down the road, the Millennium Green makes a decent morning walk before breakfast. It's the sort of place that gives you that genuine Devon feel - quiet, local, not overrun with visitor infrastructure. No facilities to speak of, so bring water. Free to access, naturally, being a nature reserve. Worth the detour if you're in the area, though don't expect dramatic views or manicured gardens. It's raw countryside, and that's its charm.