Cloven Hill

The walk up Cloven Hill near Horncastle is steep enough to make your legs complain, but the payoff justifies the effort. This limestone peak rises sharply from the Lincolnshire countryside, offering genuine views across the Fens and rolling farmland that actually stretch rather than disappoint. It's the kind of walk that takes about 45 minutes up, maybe an hour if you're taking photos and catching your breath.

You get proper countryside here - chalky underfoot in places, with open grassland at the summit. The peak itself feels exposed and windswept, which only adds to the satisfaction. It's not a scramble or technical climb, but it's a proper ascent for this part of the world, where people tend to complain if there's an incline longer than ten minutes.

Walkers will find it worthwhile, though families with very young legs should manage fine if they're used to country walks. The real appeal is being able to say you've bagged a genuine hill in Lincolnshire rather than just plodding across flat terrain. Come in spring or early autumn when the ground's dry and not boggy.

If you're basing yourself at either Lincolnshire Glamping or Oxcombe Campsite nearby, Cloven Hill fits nicely into a half-day outing. Horncastle itself is within easy reach for supplies and lunch. It won't eat up your holiday, but it's a solid afternoon if the weather's on your side.