Danethorpe Hill

The walk up Danethorpe Hill rewards you with proper views across Nottinghamshire's rolling countryside - the kind of panorama that makes you understand why people bothered settling here in the first place. It's not a dramatic peak by any stretch, but that's rather the point. You get genuine countryside vistas without needing to rope yourself in or spend three hours clambering up a mountainside.

The hill itself is straightforward walking territory, accessible from Newark and manageable for families with decent stamina. The slopes are steady rather than brutal, and you'll find yourself in proper agricultural landscape - fields, hedgerows, the occasional tree line breaking up the horizon. On a clear day the visibility is genuinely excellent, which makes the whole effort feel worthwhile.

This works brilliantly as a morning outing if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Wigwam Holidays Orchard Stables or Milestone Caravan Park are both within easy reach. You're looking at an hour or two depending on your pace and whether you linger at the top. No facilities up there, so bring water and perhaps a packed lunch if you fancy sitting for a bit.

It's the sort of spot that appeals to people who want proper walking without the tourist infrastructure. History buffs won't find much to anchor them, and young children might find it a touch dull after the initial scramble. But if you're after genuine countryside air and views that stretch for miles, Danethorpe Hill delivers.