Doiley Hill

The walk up Doiley Hill takes about twenty minutes from the car park, and you're rewarded with proper views across Hampshire's rolling countryside. On a clear day you can see for miles - it's the sort of place where the landscape just keeps unfolding in front of you. The summit itself is straightforward to reach, nothing technical, just a steady climb through woodland that opens out onto grassland.

It's a solid choice if you're staying at Hollington Park Glamping nearby - only four miles away - and fancy getting out of the site for a couple of hours. Families with kids of walking age will find it manageable. Older walkers and anyone after decent views without a full day's commitment should make the effort. The peak isn't dramatic in the alpine sense, but it's commanding enough for Hampshire, and the open views justify the leg work.

Go mid-week if you can dodge weekends, and bring weather that doesn't turn halfway up - cloud cover kills the whole point of climbing. You'll want proper walking boots on the descent; the path gets muddy even in dry spells. All told, it's a satisfying morning outing that works well as part of a broader explore of the area rather than a destination in itself. Worth the detour if you're in Newbury way and like your views unobstructed.