Church Hill

The climb up Church Hill rewards you with views across Wiltshire that stretch for miles on a clear day. It's not a dramatic peak - nothing like the Cotswolds would offer - but the walk itself is straightforward and the vantage point over the surrounding countryside is genuinely worth the effort.

You get proper 360-degree views from the top. On decent weather it's the kind of place where you can spot three or four villages at once and understand why someone planted a church up here centuries ago. The path isn't technical, so it suits families with older kids and anyone after a gentle afternoon walk rather than a serious hike.

Allow an hour for the round trip if you're not rushing. The real strength of Church Hill is that it doesn't demand much - no entry fees, no facilities to speak of, just a decent walk and a proper reward at the top. It's the sort of spot you'd combine with other walks in the area rather than make a special journey for, though if you're staying at Nordic Glamping near Botswicky Copse just down the road, it's an easy addition to your holiday.

Worthwhile in spring or autumn when you're not melting in the heat and the light is clearer. Summer crowds are virtually non-existent here, which says something. Go for the view and the walk, not for facilities or drama.