Woolpack Fisheries 7

A proper working fishery tucked away just outside Huntingdon, Woolpack Fisheries is exactly the sort of place that makes a quiet afternoon feel like a proper escape. You're looking at a lake - several actually - where anglers pull up at weekends with their kit, but it's not one of those intimidating spots where you need to know your carp from your crucian. Families pop down here too, and there's something rather soothing about watching the water if fishing isn't your thing.

The setting's lovely in a understated way. It's the kind of place where you can park up, have a sit, maybe grab a flask out and watch the light change across the water without anyone expecting you to be doing anything in particular. If you're staying at Huntingdon Boathaven & Caravan Park - which is only about a mile away - this makes a decent morning or evening wander without needing to bundle into the car.

Angling types will absolutely want to visit. You'll need to check on current membership or day-ticket rates and what species are swimming about - that's worth a phone call before you head over, honestly. Non-fishing visitors might find an hour enough, though if you're after a gentle spot to sit and read, it's perfectly acceptable for longer. The time to go is early morning or late afternoon when the light's better and it's quieter. Summer weekends can get a bit busier with serious fishermen, so bear that in mind if you want solitude.