Clee Burf

The walk up Clee Burf rewards you with proper views across Shropshire, and that's precisely why it's worth the leg work from Bridgnorth. This isn't a dramatic summit - it's a modest peak that punches above its weight because of what surrounds it. You get the ridge walk, the sense of height without needing climbing gear, and on clear days the landscape just opens up around you.

The ascent itself is straightforward enough for most fitness levels, though it's not a doddle. Allow a couple of hours for the round trip if you're taking your time and actually stopping to look at the views rather than just powering to the top. The path can be muddy after rain - wellingtons aren't out of place here.

Families with capable walkers will get on well with this one. It's far from a slog, and kids old enough to handle two miles of gentle climbing tend to enjoy the achievement of reaching the summit. The grassy slopes make for decent scrambling if the little ones need entertaining.

If you're staying at Wheathill Touring Park just down the road, this makes an ideal afternoon out. You're close enough that you won't waste half your day driving, yet far enough away to feel properly out. Winter and spring offer the clearest visibility, so time your visit accordingly. There's something satisfying about a walk that doesn't require booking, parking charges, or queuing - just you, the hill, and the Shropshire countryside.