Cargate Hill

Cargate Hill isn't a dramatic summit - it's a modest rise near Farnham that rewards a proper walk rather than a quick pop-up. The view from the top sweeps across Surrey's rolling countryside, and on a clear day you can pick out the wooded slopes that make this corner of the south-east genuinely lovely. It's the kind of place you go for the walk itself, not a destination you tick off in twenty minutes.

The approach is straightforward enough, though expect muddy patches and tree roots underfoot - decent boots matter. The height gain is gentle enough that families with kids aged eight-plus won't struggle, though younger ones might find the distance tedious depending on your route. It's properly atmospheric on weekday mornings when you've got the paths to yourself, less so on weekends when you're sharing the trails with half the county.

There's no visitor centre or facilities at the summit, so bring water and pack something to eat if you're making an afternoon of it. Allow two to three hours including the walk and time to sit and take in the views. The nearby holiday parks - Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat is particularly well-regarded - make good bases for exploring the area. Combine it with walks through the Waverley Abbey grounds or trails down to Farnham town itself, and you've got a proper day out. Worth the detour if you're hiking the Surrey Hills, but don't expect tarmac paths or visitor amenities.