Bush Hill

The walk up Bush Hill rewards you with views across Warwickshire that stretch for miles on a clear day. It's not a dramatic scramble - more of a steady climb through farmland with the horizon gradually expanding as you gain height. From the top, you can pick out Daventry below and the patchwork of fields rolling away toward the Midlands. The summit itself is modest, just a high point with decent vistas, but that's rather the charm of it.

This suits walkers after a proper leg-stretch without the commitment of a full-day hike. An hour's climb gets you there, another hour back - perfect for an afternoon if you're based at one of the nearby campsites like Whitefeather or Holt Farm. Families with kids who can manage a steady incline will find it manageable, though younger children might flag on the way up. The real appeal is the sense of height and those far-reaching views rather than any summit structure or facilities.

There's nothing fancy waiting at the top - no café, no visitor centre, just countryside and the satisfaction of having earned the view. Go when the weather's settled and you'll actually see something worth the walk. On a grey day, it's rather forgettable. Free to access, no permits needed, though depending on the route you take you might cross private land, so stick to established paths. Worth bundling into a walking holiday in the area, especially if you're camping nearby and want something achievable between breakfast and a proper supper.