Road Meadow Woods

The woodland walk through Road Meadow Woods near Bideford is a proper tonic if you're staying at one of the nearby sites like Roeys Retreat or Coastal Cabins Glamping. It's not some dramatic ravine or waterfall destination - it's a straightforward forest ramble through mixed trees with the kind of understated charm that works perfectly for a morning stroll before breakfast or an afternoon escape when the weather's decent.

You'll find yourself on well-trodden paths threading through mature woodland, the sort of place where you might spot a red squirrel if you're lucky and quiet. It's ideal for families who want to burn off energy without needing to trek for hours, and walkers will appreciate how it breaks up the coastal park routine. The woodland itself does the heavy lifting - dappled light, birdsong, proper air to breathe. No visitor centre or facilities to speak of, which means you're getting genuine woodland rather than something packaged for consumption.

The walk takes a couple of hours at a leisurely pace, longer if you dally. Free to explore, obviously. Time it for late morning to miss the worst of any mud, and keep an eye on conditions after heavy rain. It's the sort of place that slots nicely between beach days and campsite meals - close enough to Atlantic Horizons that you won't waste half your afternoon driving, but far enough into the trees to feel like proper escapism. Worth investigating if you're basing yourself in the area rather than hunting for the showstopper attraction.