Cadbury Hill

A steep chalk climb near Stockbridge that rewards you with proper views across the Test Valley. Cadbury Hill isn't a destination in itself - it's more of a sharp, determined walk that takes twenty minutes or so to bag if you're reasonably fit. The summit itself is modest, just a grassy knoll, but the vantage point is genuinely good. You get a real sense of the Hampshire landscape rolling away from you, which makes sense once you realise this is chalk downland country, the same terrain that runs right through the South Downs.

Walkers will get the most from it. This isn't a place to linger with small children unless they're keen hikers already - the climb is proper steep and the top offers grass and views rather than a playground or café. History types might appreciate that you're standing on ancient grazing land, though there's nothing to read on site.

It's free to visit and accessible year-round, though winter mud makes the slope treacherous. Spring or autumn is your best bet for firm ground and clear skies. Allow an hour there and back from the car park if you're taking it steady.

As part of a park break based at The Meadow Glamping or Stockbridge View, it makes a solid morning outing. Pair it with a walk through Stockbridge itself afterwards - the village is worth a proper explore. Neither site is far away, which means you can tackle Cadbury Hill without eating up your whole day.