Billington Hill

The walk up Billington Hill rewards you with one of the better viewpoints across the Chilterns, particularly if you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots like Wingbury Farm or Chiltern Yurts. It's nothing dramatic - we're talking a modest rise near Leighton Buzzard rather than Alpine territory - but the vantage point over the surrounding countryside justifies the leg work.

You get a proper sense of the landscape from up there. On a clear day, the view stretches across the valley in ways that feel properly earned once you've made the climb. The walk itself is straightforward enough for families with older children, though younger ones might find the ascent a bit much if they're not regular walkers.

All told, budget two hours including the walk, the time at the top for photos and a breather, and the descent back down. It's free to access - no tickets or faffing about - which makes it a solid option if you're based at Hill Farm and Orchard or Merlin Farm Camping and looking for a half-day outing without spending money.

Worth pairing with a visit to Whipsnade Zoo (which sits roughly five miles away via Merlin Farm's route) if you're after a fuller day out. The hill itself is genuinely lovely rather than a must-do, but it's the sort of walk that clears your head and gives you a moment to properly see where you are. Go mid-week if you can - weekends pull in more hikers and the view's no better for the crowds.