Where is it?

Binning Wood, near East Linton and Tyninghame, in East Lothian. It’s a large sprawling woodland, accessed by a small winding country road. Once there, you feel tucked away from the rest of the world. It also now has a natural burial ground within the woods too, which is really beautiful.

Why do you go there?

I grew up very close by, in the countryside between North Berwick and East Linton. Binning Wood has always been my favourite spot for big walks, deep and meaningful chats and the occasional hobbling trail run if I’m feeling a bit more adventurous.

How often do you go?

I live in Glasgow now, so sadly not as often as I used to when I was younger. Whenever I’m back home seeing family, I’ll always suggest it as a walk location, but sometimes it gets shunned in favour of the North Berwick beaches.

How did you discover it?

We used to walk our dogs there when we were younger; we had two very cute, but very speedy lurcher crosses, named after the Power Rangers Kim and Trini. As soon as we arrived at the woods, they would tear off into the trees and catch back up with us half an hour later.

What’s your favourite memory?

After-school walks, traipsing around in our school uniforms. I used to be quite imaginative as a child and would think up all these adventure stories about getting lost in the woods and having to camp out and, ultimately, forge a new society. Binning Wood was the perfect setting. It felt endlessly big when I was young, but it’s not really.

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Who do you take?

I have a big family, so some combination of my family members. I have three brothers and depending on who is home, one or all of them. My parents both still live in East Lothian, so it’s always a great place to go for a big family walk.

What do you leave behind?

My phone. The woods have such a peaceful vibe; you can just switch off from the rest of the world. And the signal’s terrible anyway. Damn trees.

Sum it up in five words.

Home. Family. Peaceful. Relaxing. Secluded.

What other travel spot is on your wish list?

My friend and I have been talking about doing the West Highland Way for a while. There really is nothing stopping us, so I’d like to do that this year.

My oldest brother did it and has given me a very serious warning about packing light, as he had to ditch various camping pots and pans en route because he had seriously overdone it with his bag.

I’d also love to see more of the Scottish islands. My uncles got married in Arran, which was lovely, but I have so many more on my list. I’d love to go to Skye, so maybe that will be the first port of call.

Molly Vevers stars in The Girls of Slender Means at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh from April 13 to May 4. Visit lyceum.org.uk