Cracks Hill

The views from Cracks Hill are genuinely worth stopping for if you're exploring this corner of Leicestershire near Lutterworth. On a clear day you get proper long-distance vistas across the Midlands landscape - the kind that remind you why people bothered to name hills in the first place. It's straightforward: head up, have a look around, take some photos. Twenty minutes maximum, though you might linger if the light's good.

The appeal here is simple geography. You're not climbing some dramatic peak - it's more a gentle rise that happens to sit in the right spot. Walkers between Lutterworth and the surrounding countryside will appreciate the break in the monotony, and it's the sort of place where you can actually see something rather than just be surrounded by it. Families won't spend hours here, but kids usually enjoy scrambling about on a hill, and the walk to get up there is manageable without being tedious.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby caravan parks - Steepleton Lodge Glamping or Manor Farm's site are your closest options at around four miles - Cracks Hill works as a decent leg-stretch during your stay. Pair it with exploring Stanford Hall's grounds a few miles down the road and you've got a half-day that justifies being in this part of the world. It's free and accessible whenever you fancy, no faff about opening hours or booking. Worth the detour? Only if you're already in the area. But if you are, don't skip it.