Oyster Pond

Oyster Pond is a proper working lake just outside Littlehampton, and if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks, it's worth a quiet morning or afternoon walk. The water itself is calm and reflective, surrounded by reedy banks where you'll spot waterfowl if you're patient - herons, coots, the usual suspects. It's not a dramatic landscape, but there's something restful about it that makes it feel like a genuine escape rather than a tourist tick-box.

This is ideal for walkers and bird-watchers rather than families wanting a major attraction. Bring binoculars and a decent camera if you're into that sort of thing. The paths around it are manageable for most fitness levels, though they can get muddy after rain, so proper shoes are a must. There's no obvious car park or visitor facilities that I could track down, which speaks to how low-key the place is.

With Littlehampton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite just 1.6 miles away, Oyster Pond works well as a morning expedition before heading into town for lunch or a seaside wander. If you're based at Brookside or Ryebank Corner, both within two miles, this is the sort of local spot that breaks up a park holiday without requiring any real planning. Go early when the light's soft and the place feels even quieter than usual.