Denne Hill

At just 95 metres above sea level, this modest hill southwest of Horsham won't challenge serious walkers, but it offers surprisingly decent views across the Sussex countryside for minimal effort. The summit provides a good vantage point over the surrounding farmland and woodland, though you'll need to pick your spot carefully as trees block some angles. Free to access and open all year, it's the sort of place that works well for a gentle family walk or when you fancy stretching your legs without committing to a proper hike. The paths can get muddy after rain, so proper walking boots are wise. Children will enjoy the scramble to the top, though there's not much to hold their attention once you're there - allow about an hour for the round trip. Local dog walkers use it regularly, which tells you something about its appeal as a regular haunt rather than a special destination. For those staying at nearby sites like Raylands Country Park or Sumners Ponds Fishery & Campsite, it makes a decent morning or evening constitutional. The hill works best as part of a longer walk through the surrounding countryside rather than a destination in itself. Pleasant enough, but hardly spectacular.