Froghole Toll

The name alone stops you in your tracks - Froghole Toll isn't a place you stumble across by accident. This Kent peak sits quietly in the South East, a proper walk rather than a casual stroll, and the views across the weald make the effort worthwhile. You're climbing to a viewpoint that actually delivers, with clear days offering genuine reach across the landscape. It's the sort of spot where you understand why people bothered with the old toll roads that crisscrossed this area.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a tourist trap with ice-cream vans and information boards - you come here for the walk itself and what you find at the top. The ascent is straightforward enough, though "straightforward" is relative on a steep day. Budget a good couple of hours if you're exploring properly rather than just bagging the summit. Families with younger legs might find it a slog, but teenagers who can manage a proper hike will think it's worth the climb.

The nearest bases are the camping spots around here - Dunn Street Farm is your closest option at under two miles, which makes it sensible for planning a walking holiday. Pair this with other local rambles and you've got yourself a solid couple of days. Frankly, it beats the over-tramped hills elsewhere in the region. Go early if you want any peace, particularly on weekends when the walking crowd spreads out across the South East.