Hameringham Top

Standing at Hameringham Top, you're on the highest point in Lincolnshire - all 168 metres of it. Not exactly Alpine, but on a flat landscape where the horizon stretches for miles, those few extra metres matter. The walk up is gentle, proper manageable for families and the less ambitious, and the views across the Fens sweep out endlessly in every direction.

It's the sort of place that rewards you with perspective rather than drama. On a clear day you can see for what feels like forever, and there's something rather lovely about standing on top of something and watching the landscape roll away beneath you, even if you're not exactly scaling Everest. The approaches from Boston are straightforward enough, and it works well as a break from a weekend at one of the nearby campsites - Woodhall Spa Camping and Caravanning Club Site is just down the road if you're looking to base yourself here.

Who'll get the most from it? Walkers after an easy ramble, history buffs keen to understand the Fenland landscape, and anyone wanting a moment of quiet on high ground. Children might find it brief - there's not a great deal to do once you've reached the top beyond taking in the views - but it's free, accessible, and takes maybe an hour of your time. Plan for late afternoon to catch the light properly, and bring binoculars if you're into spotting distant landmarks. It's not spectacular, but it's genuine and worth the detour if you're staying nearby.