Yardley Hill

The walk up Yardley Hill rewards you with proper views across the Lee Valley - nothing dramatic, but on a clear day you can see well beyond Chingford towards London. It's the sort of place locals know and visitors often miss, which is exactly why it's worth the detour if you're camping nearby.

The hill itself isn't steep, which makes it accessible for families with kids who'd normally grumble about a proper slog. You're looking at maybe twenty minutes from the base to the top, depending on which path you take. The summit area is open grassland with a few trees, giving you proper 360-degree views rather than that annoying trees-blocking-everything situation you get on some hills.

This works brilliantly if you're based at Lee Valley Campsite or Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park in Edmonton - both are within easy striking distance. You could knock it out before lunch or combine it with a walk down to the valley itself. Walkers will appreciate it as a quick confidence builder rather than a major expedition, and families can manage it without drama.

There's no admission fee or facilities on the hill itself, which keeps it refreshingly straightforward. Go early in the morning or late afternoon when the light's better and you'll have the place largely to yourself. It's the kind of local spot that doesn't make guidebooks but absolutely deserves to be on your radar if you're exploring this corner of Hertfordshire.