Tortworth Lake

The lake sits quietly in the Gloucestershire countryside just outside Wotton-under-Edge, a proper spot if you're after a bit of water and greenery without the crowds. It's not vast or dramatic - more of a local fishing lake that's genuinely pleasant for a walk round, with decent paths and enough space to stretch your legs for an hour or so.

You'll get the most from this if you're already staying at Pepper Pot Caravan Park or Wixoldbury Farm Glamping nearby and fancy a gentle afternoon outing. Dog walkers absolutely love it here, and it's the kind of place where kids won't get bored provided they're old enough to enjoy a simple stroll without needing thrills. The water itself is the draw - moorhens, the odd duck, and if you're lucky, some decent light for photos come late afternoon.

It's free to wander, which is one reason locals keep coming back. Allow an hour for a full circuit, maybe ninety minutes if you're meandering. Best visited on a clear day when you can actually see the water properly rather than in drizzle, which it does get fairly regularly in this part of Gloucestershire.

Fits nicely into a holiday based around the caravan parks - you could combine it with a walk into Wotton-under-Edge town itself for a pub lunch, making it part of a bigger day rather than a destination in its own right. Honest assessment: it's worthwhile if you're staying locally, not worth diverting hours out of your way for.