Burrow Hill Tree

You'll need decent boots and a sense of humour to get the most from Burrow Hill Tree, a genuinely odd Somerset landmark that rewards the trek with absolutely nothing at the end except the tree itself. Located near Langport, it's a gnarled old oak that's been standing on this raised point for centuries, commanding views across the Somerset Levels that stretch on endlessly. The walk is straightforward but muddy - this is the Levels, so water lurks everywhere - and the surrounding countryside is genuinely beautiful in that flat, moody way that only Somerset manages. It's free, it's always there, and you can walk it in about forty minutes return from the nearest parking spot. History types will get a kick from standing where people have stood for generations. Kids might find it a bit underwhelming after the initial scramble, but walkers and photographers should absolutely make the detour. The real appeal is the isolation and the views rather than any dramatic spectacle. If you're camping at Thorney Lakes or the highly-rated 5 Acres on the Somerset Levels, Burrow Hill sits perfectly between a morning walk and lunch back at base. Don't expect Instagram gold or a visitor centre - this is proper old-school Somerset, where the landscape matters more than the destination. That's exactly why it's worth doing.