Hamdon Hill War Memorial

The memorial sits on Hamdon Hill, a sandstone ridge that rises abruptly from the Somerset levels near Crewkerne. It's not the sort of place you stumble upon by accident - you have to want to be there, which rather suits it.

The monument commemorates the fallen of various conflicts, and the walk up rewards you with proper views across the Vale of Avalon. On a clear day you can see for miles. The climb itself is straightforward enough, though the final approach gets a bit steep. Allow twenty minutes from the car park, longer if you're taking photographs or just standing about appreciating the landscape.

Historians and walking types will get the most from this. It's not going to hold young children's attention for long - there's no café, no interactive bits, just a memorial and the countryside. But for anyone interested in local history or looking to combine a meaningful walk with a caravan holiday, it's absolutely worth the detour. The site is free to visit, and there's no formal opening hours - you go when it suits you.

If you're based at either Thorney Lakes or Esme's Escape (both within five miles), you could easily make this a morning outing before heading elsewhere. The walk serves as proper exercise too, which helps balance out any holiday indulgence. The sandstone landscape around Hamdon Hill is distinctive - worth exploring further if you've got time.