Crossburrow Hill

The walk up Crossburrow Hill rewards you with proper views across Leicestershire's rolling countryside - nothing dramatic, but genuinely pleasant on a clear day. It's the sort of modest peak that locals know well and visitors often miss, sitting just outside Market Harborough where the landscape starts to lift a bit.

You're looking at maybe 20 to 30 minutes up from the car park, depending on your pace and how many times you stop to catch your breath. The path is straightforward enough, though it can get muddy after rain. The summit itself isn't much to speak of - no stone cairn or viewfinder - but you do get a genuine sense of having gained height, with fields spreading out in every direction.

It's ideal for families wanting a brisk walk without the commitment of something like Bardon Hill further north. Children under ten might find it a touch dull, to be honest - the appeal is mostly in the walking rather than the destination. For serious hikers it's a quick tick rather than a proper challenge.

If you're based at one of the glamping spots nearby - Hidden Hideaway is closest at just 1.4 miles - it makes an easy evening leg-stretch. Rural Relaxing and Get Lost In Nature are a shade further out but still within spitting distance. It's the sort of walk you do because you're staying locally and want to burn off some energy, not because you're driving 90 minutes for the specific experience. Worth including in a broader ramble around the area rather than making it your destination.