Hampton Ridge

Hampton Ridge isn't going to take your breath away with sheer drama, but it's a solid walk if you're camped nearby at Hill Cottage Farm or one of the other sites around Fordingbridge. The peak itself offers decent views across the New Forest and Wiltshire countryside - nothing you'll frame on your wall, but proper pleasant on a clear day.

It's an easy ridge walk rather than a proper climb, which makes it ideal for families who don't fancy anything too taxing. You can do it in a couple of hours from Ringwood, and the forest around it is lovely for wandering between viewpoints. If the kids are old enough to handle their own pace without constant moaning, they'll actually enjoy it.

The real selling point is how well it fits into a wider New Forest holiday. You're not far from Ocknell or Longbeech if you want to base yourself properly in the camping world, and it's a natural add-on to a day exploring the area. Go when the weather's decent - rain makes the paths properly muddy and kills the views entirely. Spring or early autumn, when there aren't crowds of day-trippers, is when it works best.

Truth is, you won't travel hours to get here. But if you're already in the Forest, it's well worth the walk.