Suddle Wood

The woodland around Market Rasen isn't going to blow your mind with dramatic vistas or rare wildlife sightings, but Suddle Wood offers something straightforward - a proper walk through mixed broadleaf forest without any fuss. You'll find yourself on decent paths that wind between oak and beech, the sort of place where you can actually breathe and think rather than queue behind fifty other visitors.

It's woodland in the truest sense. Not a visitor centre in sight, no gift shop, just trees. That makes it ideal for walkers wanting a couple of hours away from the Lincolnshire flatlands, and families after something less structured than a theme park. The terrain is gently rolling, so it won't exhaust smaller legs, though you won't get that adrenaline rush either.

If you're staying at Wolds View Country Park - just 5.8 miles away - this is a natural extension to your holiday rather than a destination in itself. Combine it with a mooch around Market Rasen's market square and you've got a decent half-day sorted. Early autumn is particularly worth timing your visit for - the light filtering through the canopy is lovely, and you'll dodge the peak summer crowds.

Bring waterproofs. It's Lincolnshire. The paths can get boggy after rain, and there's nothing romantic about squelching through mud in inadequate footwear.