Temple of the Winds

The walk up to Temple of the Winds near Godalming is steep enough to make you question your life choices, but the payoff is genuine. You're rewarded with one of those rare Surrey viewpoints where the South Downs actually look dramatic rather than just rolling and green.

It's a proper hill fort site with views across the Weald that stretch for miles on a clear day. The 'temple' itself is more of a folly - an 18th-century structure that sits at the top like someone's romantic whim made stone. Real draw though? The views. You can see for what feels like forever, and on a windless morning it's genuinely peaceful.

This works best for walkers and hikers rather than families with small kids - the path is unforgiving and there's nothing to do once you're up there except stand about looking impressed and taking photos. Bring proper shoes and expect the climb to take longer than you think. An hour at the top is plenty unless you're really into sitting quietly.

Getting there from Little Cowdray Farm Glamping is straightforward - it's only six miles away, so it slots easily into a long walk day. The surrounding countryside around Godalming is excellent for rambling, so you could chain this with other routes. Worth the walk? Yes, but go when you're feeling energetic.