Sharman's Hill

The walk up Sharman's Hill takes about twenty minutes from the nearby lanes around Daventry, and it's genuinely worth the effort. Not towering by any means - you're looking at roughly 200 metres of elevation - but high enough to deliver proper views across Warwickshire's gently rolling countryside. On a clear day you can see for miles. It's the sort of spot where you understand why people settled this landscape centuries ago.

Historically minded types will appreciate the Iron Age fort remains scattered across the summit, though there's not much to see in terms of visible structures these days. The real reward is the walk itself and the vantage point at the top. Families with younger kids might find the climb a bit of a slog if they're not keen walkers, but primary school age and up should manage it fine. The ground can get waterlogged after rain, so pick your day.

You'll want to allow a couple of hours including the walk and time to sit about at the top with a flask. It's free to visit, naturally - it's open countryside. If you're based at Whitefeather Campsite or any of the glamping spots dotted around Coleman's Hill or Hideaway Wood Farm, Sharman's Hill makes a cracking half-day outing. Park near Daventry itself and head out on foot. Don't go expecting cafe facilities or facilities of any kind, really. Just bring water and wear proper boots.