Hammer Hill

The walk up Hammer Hill near Bewdley is straightforward enough - nothing that'll have you scrambling or needing proper kit - but the views across the Worcestershire countryside make it worth a weekend afternoon. It's one of those local peaks that doesn't announce itself loudly, which means you won't fight crowds on the summit.

The hill itself is basically a walk from the surrounding villages, with well-trodden paths leading up through mixed woodland. Once you're up there, the Severn Valley spreads out rather nicely, and on a clear day you can see properly far. It takes most people under an hour to reach the top and back down again, so it's ideal if you're camping locally and want to stretch your legs without a full day's commitment.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a technical climb, so families with older kids won't find it daunting, though younger children might need carrying for stretches. History buffs won't find much up there - this is about the walk and the view, not interpretation boards or ruins.

Based near Bewdley, you're well-placed for the surrounding parks - Bank Farm Holiday Park sits just 2.3 miles away, making Hammer Hill a proper quick dash for an evening walk. If you're after something with more to do, Wolverley Camping and Caravanning Club Site is only 3.6 miles distant and gives you easy access to both the hill and the Severn Valley's other attractions. Go when it's not raining - the paths get proper muddy.