Drabbles Hilll

The highest point in Lincolnshire isn't some dramatic crag - it's Drabbles Hill, a modest 168-metre bump near Market Rasen that barely registers as a hill at all unless you've spent your entire life on the Fens. But that's precisely why it's worth the short drive out here. The walk up takes no time at all, and from the top you get proper views across the Wolds, rolling away towards the horizon in that gentle, understated way that East Midlands landscape does best. On a clear day you can see for miles, which in this part of the world means something.

It's ideal for anyone camping nearby - Station Farm is only a mile and a half away, making it a perfect leg-stretch if you're staying a few days. Kids won't get bored, but they'll get bored quickly, so bring a picnic and make an afternoon of it rather than expecting a full day's entertainment. The walk itself is straightforward, nothing technical, and the ground stays decent underfoot most of the time.

If you're combining a park holiday with some gentle walking, Drabbles Hill works as a quick morning outing before heading to somewhere more substantial. Wolds View Country Park is only three miles further on, so you could easily string a couple of activities together. The real appeal here is the plainness of it all - no gift shops, no car park facilities, no faffing about. Just a hill, a view, and the satisfaction of having stood on top of the highest point in the county.