Gramp's Hill

The walk up Gramp's Hill takes maybe twenty minutes if you're not in a rush, and the payoff is proper views across the Berkshire countryside. It's not a dramatic summit - nothing like the Cotswolds can throw at you - but on a clear day you can see right across to the chalk downland that makes this part of England feel properly rural.

The hill itself is a straightforward climb from Hungerford, and the local walking routes are well-trodden enough that you won't get lost. It's the sort of place where families with older kids will have a good time without complaint, though younger ones might find the steady gradient a bit of a slog. History types will appreciate that you're walking on ground that's been crossed for centuries - medieval traders, wool merchants, all of it.

Allow an hour return trip if you're taking it easy, less if you've got the legs for it. There's no admission fee and no facilities on the hill itself, so bring water. Early morning or late afternoon light hits the landscape particularly well - rough golden hour stuff that makes the walk feel worth doing again.

If you're based at Evelyns Garden Glamping or Lorne Hill Farm, both within reasonable driving distance, this works as a solid morning or late afternoon activity to break up your stay. It's not a destination in itself, but it's exactly the kind of local landmark that makes a park holiday feel like you've actually discovered the place rather than just parked up in it.