Horton Camp

The walk up Horton Camp rewards you with one of those views that makes the climb feel instantly worth it. This Iron Age hillfort sits on a proper elevated perch above Wotton-under-Edge, and once you're up there, the Gloucestershire countryside spreads out in front of you like someone's tidied it all up especially for your visit.

It's not a dramatic peak - more a broad, rounded summit with the remains of ancient earthworks running across it. The fort itself is subtle, which is part of its charm. You won't find interpretation boards or reconstructed gates, just the physical shape of the land telling you where people once lived and defended this corner of the Cotswolds. If you're into Iron Age archaeology or just enjoy hillfort hunting, this delivers. Casual day-trippers might find themselves wondering what to look at after twenty minutes, though.

The walk takes somewhere between an hour and ninety minutes depending on your pace and which route you take from Wotton-under-Edge. It's not particularly challenging, though it can be muddy after rain. Spring and autumn are your best bets - summer gets a bit scrubby and overgrown, winter can be genuinely waterlogged.

If you're staying at Wixoldbury Farm Glamping nearby, this makes an obvious morning excursion before heading to nearby parks. It pairs well with exploring the Cotswold Water Park or tackling some of the local woodland walks. Solo walkers and history enthusiasts will get the most from it. Take decent shoes and plan to actually sit up there for a bit - the views across to the Black Mountains are worth lingering for.