Easton Clump

The walk up Easton Clump takes about twenty minutes from the car park near Pewsey, and it's genuinely worth the leg work. You're climbing maybe 200 metres or so, nothing dramatic, but the chalk downland gets steeper as you go and there's a proper sense of achievement when you reach the top. The views sweep across the Vale of Pewsey - farmland rolling out in every direction, with the Marlborough Downs visible on a clear day. On a good afternoon the light is exceptional here.

This isn't a destination that'll hold your attention for hours. An hour at most, even if you're leisurely about it, which suits families with younger kids perfectly - they won't get bored before you've dragged them all the way up. The summit itself is open and windswept, nothing complicated, just grass and sky and space. Walkers will appreciate the route and the vantage point; history types less so, unless you're interested in Bronze Age earthworks, which are faint but present if you know where to look.

Camping here makes sense if you're based at Totteridge Farm or Hillview Park, both within a couple of miles. The walks combine well with exploring the wider chalk downland around Pewsey - it's the sort of place you'd do on a morning before heading elsewhere. Free to visit, obviously. Go on a weekday if possible; summer weekends can get a bit busy with the local crowd. The wind can be sharp even on mild days, so bring a layer.