ST NECTAN’S GLEN WOODLAND WALK, TINTAGEL, CORNWALL

WHERE: St Nectan’s Glen, Trethevy

WHY: This ancient broadleaf woodland could have been plucked straight from the pages of Enid Blyton’s The Faraway Tree books. The dazzling green canopy provides respite from the sun as you meander alongside a babbling brook in search of both the eponymous waterfall – its waters purported to have healing powers – and the perfect base for lunch. Breathe in the tranquillity as little ones content themselves creating magical lands from their own imaginations.

PERFECT PICNIC: Fill the hamper with retro-style goodies like cucumber sandwiches, pork pies, tinned sardines, pineapple chunks, chocolate, toffees and, of course, lashings of ginger beer.