Hoar Edge

Standing at 1,109 feet, this modest Shropshire summit delivers views that punch well above its weight. The walk up from Willstone takes about forty minutes through bracken and gorse, with the path getting a bit vague near the top - but that's half the fun. Once you reach the trig point, the panorama stretches across the Welsh borders and back towards Shrewsbury on a clear day.

Walkers looking for a proper leg-stretch will love this one. It's not technically challenging but requires decent boots, especially after rain when the higher sections turn muddy. Families with older children will manage fine, though little ones might struggle with the steeper bits halfway up.

What makes Hoar Edge special is its isolation. Unlike the busy Long Mynd peaks, you'll often have this summit to yourself. The silence up here is proper countryside quiet - just wind through grass and the occasional skylark. Allow two hours return from Willstone, or make it part of a longer ridge walk if you're feeling energetic.

For those staying at the holiday parks around Church Stretton, it's a cracking alternative to the more crowded hills. Mill Farm Holiday Park and Stoney Acres Luxury Holiday Park are both within easy driving distance, making this an ideal morning adventure before heading back to base for lunch.