Dewy Hill

At 384 feet, Dewy Hill isn't going to take your breath away like the Lake District, but it's the highest point in Lincolnshire, which means something round here. The walk up from Boston is straightforward enough - about half an hour if you're not dragging small children - and the views across the Fens are genuinely impressive on a clear day. You can see for miles across completely flat landscape, which gives you a proper sense of just how unusual this bump in the terrain actually is.

It's the sort of place that appeals to walkers wanting a quick accomplishment without the drama, and to locals who've known about it for years. The view itself is more about getting high enough to appreciate the vastness of the landscape than any particular landmark at the summit. Families will manage it easily, though very young children might find the walk dull without something to aim for.

Given Boston's proximity - just a few miles away - Dewy Hill works perfectly as a morning outing before heading back for lunch. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks like New Farm Holidays or Wood Farm Camping, both within easy reach, you could knock this off before breakfast and still have the whole day ahead. Go when the weather's decent; fog flattens everything and rather defeats the purpose of climbing up to see the horizon.