Cadbury Hill

The walk up Cadbury Hill rewards you with views that stretch across the Mendips and out towards the Bristol Channel - on a clear day, you can pick out Wales on the horizon. It's not a brutal climb, but it's steep enough that you'll feel you've earned the summit, particularly if you're coming from Winscombe direction.

What you're looking at is an Iron Age hillfort, though honestly the archaeological side of it matters less than the actual views and the sense of space once you're up there. The trig point marks the top, and there's a proper sense of occasion about standing above the surrounding countryside. Children tend to get a kick out of the fort earthworks - they can run around, pretend they're defending against invaders, that sort of thing - though the novelty wears off pretty quickly if your lot aren't keen walkers.

It's a free walk, no facilities at the summit, so bring water. Allow 45 minutes to an hour for the whole thing depending on fitness. Best visited on a clearer day because otherwise you're just walking through cloud, which is less rewarding.

If you're staying at Mendip Basecamp or one of the other glamping sites nearby, Cadbury Hill works as a decent morning outing before heading elsewhere. It pairs well with exploring the broader Mendips, but it's not a full day's activity on its own.