Highley Hill

The highest point in Cambridgeshire sounds grander than it actually is, but that's rather the point. Highley Hill rises to just 128 metres - a gentle bump in what's otherwise dead flat countryside east of Baldock. You won't find dramatic vistas or Alpine drama here. What you get instead is a proper countryside walk with a modest summit that rewards the effort with surprisingly wide views across the rolling farmland of North Hertfordshire and into Cambridgeshire beyond.

Walkers and ramblers will appreciate it more than casual visitors. The ascent itself is straightforward and quick - nothing strenuous - so families with young kids can manage it without complaint. The appeal lies in the sense of achievement rather than the climb itself. On a clear day you can see for miles across the agricultural landscape, and there's something rather satisfying about standing on the highest ground in the county, however modest.

Park your car in Baldock, which has proper facilities and shops, then head out for what amounts to a two-hour circular walk. Free to visit, naturally. If you're staying at Ashridge Farm Caravan Club Site just down the road, this makes an easy morning or afternoon outing. Pair it with a walk around nearby farmland or the market town of Baldock itself for a fuller day. It's not a destination in itself, but as part of a broader countryside exploration of the area, it's well worth the walk.