Heddon Hill

The walk up Heddon Hill rewards you with views that stretch across the Cheviot foothills - proper moorland scenery, the kind that makes you understand why people bother with Northumberland at all. It's a modest peak by any measure, but the approach from Wooler is straightforward enough, and on a clear day you can pick out the ridge lines rolling away towards Scotland.

This is walker terrain, no question. You're looking at a couple of hours round trip depending on your pace and the path conditions - which can be boggy after rain, so bring decent boots. The hill itself is open moorland, so there's nothing to actually "do" once you're up there except stand about and enjoy the silence. Families with young children might find the walk a bit relentless without a summit cafe to reward the effort, though older kids who enjoy a straightforward hike will be fine.

Timing matters. Early morning gives you the best light and the least company. Summer's obvious, but spring can be lovely too - drier underfoot and the grass coming back. Admission is free, as these things tend to be.

If you're based at River Breamish Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite - easily the best-rated option locally - Heddon Hill makes a solid half-day outing without eating up your whole holiday. It slots neatly between longer walks in the Cheviots and quieter afternoons exploring Wooler itself. Worth the detour? Yes, if you're already in the area and the weather plays ball.