Best View in Malpas

The viewpoint at Malpas sits on high ground overlooking the Cheshire countryside, and it's genuinely worth stopping for if you're passing through. From up here you get proper views across rolling farmland towards Wales - on a clear day it's the kind of vista that makes you understand why someone bothered to mark this spot out in the first place.

It's not a major attraction, to be honest. You're looking at twenty minutes maximum, unless you're the type who likes to sit on a bench with a flask and watch the light change. Walkers using the local footpath network will appreciate it as a natural stopping point rather than a destination in itself. The nearest town is Whitchurch, just a few miles away, which is useful to know if you need a loo or a sandwich.

For families staying at Bradley Hall Rural Escapes or Manor Wood, this works as a quick leg-stretch break during a day out exploring the area. Kids won't spend long here - there's no playground or facilities - but they might enjoy the "highest point" aspect of it. If you're doing a walking route through Marbury Park or the wider Cheshire countryside, incorporate this into a longer loop rather than making a special journey.

Check conditions before heading up in winter; it can get muddy and exposed. Best visited on a decent day when you can actually see something. Free to access, naturally.