Dewpond

Don't expect crystal-clear waters or dramatic mountain reflections. This Sussex dewpond, tucked away in the countryside near Pulborough, is essentially a shallow artificial pool created to water livestock on the downs. The name's a bit romantic for what amounts to a muddy circular pond, but there's something oddly compelling about these ancient farming features dotted across the South Downs.

Walkers stumbling across it during rambles will appreciate the brief rest stop, though don't plan an entire afternoon around it. The real appeal lies in understanding how farmers have managed water on these chalk hills for centuries. Kids might be fascinated for about ten minutes, especially if there are cattle drinking or the odd duck paddling about.

It's free to visit, naturally, being on public land, and you can see everything worth seeing in a few minutes. The surrounding downland offers proper walking though, with views stretching towards the coast on clear days.

For those staying at Washington Caravan & Camping Park just over a mile away, it makes a decent objective for a morning constitutional. The nearby Knepp Wildland Safaris offers a more structured wildlife experience if you're after guaranteed animal encounters. But sometimes these unremarkable agricultural relics hold their own quiet charm - just don't expect Instagram gold.