Bellevue Hill

The walk up Bellevue Hill from Loughborough is short but rewarding, especially if you're staying at one of the nearby campsites like Midshires Way or Proctors Park. It's not a dramatic climb - nothing like the Pennines - but on a clear day the views across Leicestershire are genuinely worth the effort.

You're looking at maybe thirty to forty minutes from the town centre, depending on your pace and where you start. The landscape around here is proper East Midlands: rolling farmland, church spires dotting the horizon, the sort of thing that gets under your skin quietly rather than shouting about itself. There's no visitor centre or tea room at the top, so pack a bottle of water and come prepared.

Walkers will get the most from this one. The views are the whole point - you won't find archaeological treasures or dramatic rock formations. Children might find the climb itself more interesting than the destination, to be honest. If you're after a proper day out with facilities and attractions, pair it with the canal walks around Meadow Farm Marina or the broader network of paths across the area.

It's free to visit and works best on a weekday when the weather's settled. Go for it if you're based locally for a week or two and fancy a decent walk without venturing far from your holiday park. Just don't expect it to be a full day's entertainment on its own.