If you’ve decided to take your campervan to a great woodland site, there are many treats in store no matter what the time of year. Here are a few ideas for where you might want to look and what you should be checking up on before you go.

Mountain biking, hiking and wildlife

In addition to the mountain biking and hiking tracks, you can opt to take an orienteering course to help you reach the trails where you might find red squirrels and woodland birds. If you’re travelling with children, there’s an adventure playground at Siskins Café (Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre) where you can enjoy the spectacular forest views.

Tree climbing

Children love to climb trees and as long as they are supervised will generally do so safely. In many parts of the Lake District there are areas where safety netting is suspended at treetop level and additional tunnels and trampolines add to the thrills and spills. Treetop Trek at Brockhole, Windermere, is one such exciting location where adults and children alike can swing, balance, climb and practically fly (zipline) through the woodland canopy.

Walking the dog

If you are looking for some quality time alone or just with a loved one, it is a perfect opportunity to take the dog with you on holiday instead of consigning it to kennels or a friend’s care. Whether it’s a family pet or simply your best friend (or both) you won’t be sorry you opted for a location where both you and the dog can have fun. Dogs love to explore new territory so, as long as you have made sure all pet vaccinations are up to date, and you are equipped with food, water, doggy treats and toys, plus a long lead, you and your dog should be good to go on a woodland adventure. It is also a good idea to have some flea tablets for dogs handy, particularly if you are on a long break. That should prevent your dog from picking up any fleas and bringing them back into the caravan, and potentially your home. If you do notice fleas when you return from your holiday, it’s probably a good idea to contact a pest control company, like https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/pest-control/, to see if they can remove the fleas from the house.

Taking a dip

Depending on your chosen destination, you may be fortunate enough to have access to a delightful hot tub at or near to your accommodation – either that or a swimming pool. This is always delightful for couples having a romantic woodland break. A refreshing dip after a day out in the woodland is magical, no matter which activity you have chosen. Some woodland areas, such as those in camping and holiday parks in North Norfolk, are close to sandy beaches and it’s a real pleasure to bathe there when the weather is kind.

Local attractions

Finally, don’t forget that it’s worth looking outside the woodland site you may have chosen as a campsite or in which you plan to spend most of your time. Often there is also beautiful countryside and coastline as well as charming towns and villages very close by. Take some time out to seek out local markets, visit the village inn or enjoy a trip to a museum if you have the chance. It all makes for a well-rounded holiday.