Bucknell Hill

The walk up Bucknell Hill rewards you with proper views across the Shropshire countryside - nothing dramatic, but the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people settle in this corner of England. It's a modest climb from Craven Arms, taking maybe 45 minutes to an hour depending on your pace, and the summit gives you that satisfying sense of having earned the vista.

You'll find it's popular with walkers tackling the longer trails through the Shropshire Hills, though plenty of people do the hill as a standalone trip. The peak itself isn't particularly wild or exposed - it's gentle rolling countryside rather than anything that'll test your nerve - so it works well for families with decent stamina and anyone keen on a straightforward hill walk without technical fuss.

Timing-wise, aim for morning if the weather's uncertain, as cloud can roll in fast across these hills. There's no charge to climb it, obviously, and it's accessible year-round, though winter mud can be sloppy on the approach paths.

If you're based at one of the glamping spots nearby - Shropshire Luxury Glamping or Shropshire Hills Glamping are both well-positioned just a few miles away - this makes a solid half-day outing to break up the holiday. Pair it with exploring the other walks in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and you've got a proper active week sorted. It's not going to blow your mind, but it's honest, unpretentious countryside walking.