Barn Hill - Little Eversden high point

The highest point in Cambridgeshire isn't going to take your breath away in the traditional sense - you're only climbing to 154 metres - but there's something rather satisfying about reaching the top of Little Eversden's Barn Hill and knowing you've officially found the county's peak. The walk itself is gentle, more of an amble through proper countryside than a proper hike, and the views across the flat Cambridgeshire landscape have a quiet appeal if you know what you're looking for.

It's the sort of spot that appeals to completionists and walkers keen to tick off local geography rather than casual tourists expecting drama. History types might appreciate the fact you're in medieval fenland country, though there's little on the ground to testify to that - mostly just fields and hedgerows. Kids will find it flat and untaxing, which means families with younger legs won't struggle, though they might not be entertained for hours on end.

Staying at Shepreth Mill Caravan & Camping Holiday Park just 3.4 miles away gives you a proper base for exploring this corner of Cambridgeshire. The walk is free, takes roughly an hour if you're not rushing, and works well as a morning activity before heading into Cambridge itself. Best visited outside peak summer weekends when the footpaths get busier. It's honest rather than spectacular - a solid addition to a longer country walk rather than a destination in itself.