Forest bathing at Inverewe Garden

Inverewe is a heritage garden on the Atlantic coast of Wester Ross, created by a father and daughter from bare ground in the nineteenth century and now cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Plants from around the world grow here beside Loch Ewe, and huge California redwoods tower over the woodland parts. It is a garden rather than a wild wood, but its woodland paths are good for slow wandering.

There is an admission charge, with free entry for Trust members, and opening hours vary with the season, so check before you travel. Head away from the house and visitor centre into the woodland garden, where the paths wind under the big trees. Red squirrels, red deer and otters are seen on the estate, and both golden and sea eagles fly over. Osgood's Café is on site when open.