High Hill

High Hill is Hampshire's highest point at 286 metres, though don't expect Alpine drama - this is the South East, after all. The summit sits near the village of Linwood, and the walk up is gentle enough that you won't need crampons or special equipment. From the top, you get proper views across the New Forest and beyond, which on a clear day makes the modest climb worthwhile.

It's the kind of place that appeals to walkers passing through rather than destination hikers. Families with young legs will manage it fine, and history types might appreciate that this corner of Hampshire has been inhabited for centuries. There's nothing fancy at the summit - no café, no facilities - just open air and the landscape spreading out below. Allow an hour or so for the walk and a bit of lingering if the weather's decent.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Mercury Holiday Park is closest at just over five miles away, or Beechen Glamping if you fancy something a touch more upmarket - High Hill makes an easy morning jaunt before breakfast or a late afternoon stroll when the sun's softer. The New Forest itself is practically on your doorstep, so slot this in alongside whatever else you're doing in the area rather than planning a trip around it specifically. Worth the walk? Yes. Worth travelling hours for? Not really. But if you're in Hampshire, don't skip it.