Two Acre Plantation

Two Acre Plantation is a proper woodland walk just outside Street in Somerset - nothing flashy, just a genuine bit of forest where you can actually breathe. The trees are well-established and the paths are straightforward enough for families, though it's dense enough that you feel properly away from things. Worth allowing an hour if you're the type who stops to look at things, twenty minutes if you're just after the exercise.

It works particularly well for families with younger kids who need to burn off energy without the stress of a long hike. Walkers will find it a decent warm-up or cool-down leg if you're combining it with other routes in the area. The woodland itself is typical Somerset - mixed deciduous trees, fairly quiet, and you won't stumble into crowds on a weekday.

Being within two miles of both Bobsfield Campsite and Orchard Farm Luxury Glamping makes this ideal for campers who want a morning stroll before breakfast or an evening wander before the campfire. Street itself is right on your doorstep, so you're not isolated from shops and pubs if you need them.

Go on a damp day after rain and the forest floor is soft underfoot. The detail around the trees actually stands out better when it's been raining too - moss, ferns, the lot. Bring wellies and a decent coat rather than expecting anything dramatic. It's the kind of place that rewards a slow pace rather than trying to power through.