Mill Hill

The walk up Mill Hill from Newmarket takes about twenty minutes if you're not dawdling, and the effort pays off with proper views across the Suffolk border into fairly flat countryside. It's nothing dramatic - you're only looking at around 100 metres of elevation - but on a clear day you can see for miles in all directions, which makes a real difference when you're used to the pancake-flat terrain around here.

What you get is the sort of view that reminds you why people bothered walking to high points centuries ago. There's a small summit area where locals clearly gather, and the walk itself is straightforward enough for families with older kids, though younger ones might find it a bit of a slog depending on your pace. Allow an hour total if you're taking photos and sitting about.

It's free, naturally, and works brilliantly as a break during a park holiday if you're staying at Piggles Retreat or HappenOak Treehouse - both are close enough for an afternoon outing. The treehouse site especially makes sense because you're already thinking about elevated views and scrambling about. Be honest though: it's not a must-do destination on its own. It's a decent leg-stretcher for anyone spending time in Newmarket rather than a reason to come here. Midweek mornings are quieter if you prefer the place without too many other walkers.