Hubbard's Hill

The highest point in Lincolnshire sounds grander than it actually is - 168 metres of gentle rise that gives you a proper sense of achievement anyway. From the summit near Louth, you get views across the Wolds that stretch further than you'd expect from such modest height. On a clear day, the flatness of the fenland beyond feels almost eerie.

It's less a scramble and more a nice walk. The ascent from the surrounding villages takes under an hour, making it ideal for anyone wanting to say they've bagged the county's peak without needing serious hiking boots. Families with younger kids will manage it fine, though the reward at the top is landscape rather than facilities - there's no café or visitor centre, just you and the Lincolnshire countryside.

Worth timing for late afternoon when the light turns golden across the Wolds. Spring brings bluebells to the surrounding slopes, and autumn's a cracking time too when the trees start changing. Winter can be muddy after rain, so pick your moment.

If you're staying at one of the local parks - Stewton Stars Hideaway is only 2.7 miles away - it makes a natural half-day outing. Pair it with a wander around Louth itself, which has a proper Georgian high street and some decent pubs. The Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape encompasses the whole area, so you can string together several walks without driving between them.