Great Wood Hill

The highest point in Suffolk sounds grander than it actually is - Great Wood Hill tops out at just 128 metres, which is barely a proper hill by most standards. But that's rather the charm of it. You get a genuine sense of achievement from climbing to the summit near Bury Saint Edmunds without needing fell-walking boots or a packed lunch.

The walk itself is straightforward and takes around 20 minutes from the car park. It's woodland mostly, so don't expect dramatic views - instead you get that quiet satisfaction of being above the surrounding landscape, even if the surrounding landscape is dead flat East Anglian countryside. On a clear day you can see for miles across the Breckland, which is something.

It's genuinely free and open year-round, making it perfect for families who want a proper walk without the commitment of something more serious. Kids rarely tire of being able to say they've climbed the highest point of an entire county, even if it feels a bit anticlimactic in person. The woodland provides decent shelter too, so it's walkable even when the weather's not brilliant.

If you're based at The Four Bells Glamping or Church View Campsite - both within five miles - this works as a morning outing before heading into Bury Saint Edmunds proper for lunch. It's not a destination in itself, but it absolutely slots into a broader park holiday in the area. Worth the detour if you're passing through, though don't expect anything beyond a woodland stroll with a modest payoff.