Half Moon

The walk up Half Moon, near Salisbury, rewards you with one of the better viewpoints across the Wiltshire chalk downs. It's not a dramatic summit - more of a rounded hill with a proper sense of achievement once you're up there. The climb itself takes the best part of an hour from the nearest parking, and the path can get boggy depending on the season, so decent boots are a solid idea.

What makes it worth the effort is the view back towards Salisbury and across the rolling downland. On a clear day you can see for miles. It's the kind of walk that works well for families with older kids or anyone who fancies a proper countryside ramble without needing mountaineering skills. Younger children might find the ascent a bit much, though there are flatter sections to break it up.

If you're camping at Green Hill Farm Holiday Village or Longbeech Campsite, both within a few miles, Half Moon makes a cracking half-day excursion. Pack a flask and a sandwich - there's nowhere to buy food up there. The whole trip, including time on top to admire the view, takes about three hours. Go early if you can, especially weekends, as the car park fills up. Free to visit, naturally, and no facilities to speak of, so come prepared. Best in spring or autumn when the ground's less waterlogged.