Isle Hill

You can actually see three counties from the top of Isle Hill, which sits on the Hampshire-Berkshire border near Newbury. It's not a dramatic climb - more of a steady walk through woodland - but the payoff is proper worthwhile. The viewpoint itself opens up across the Kennet Valley, and on a clear day you genuinely can pick out the Cotswolds in the distance. The hill sits at about 200 metres, so it won't knacker you, and the wooded slopes mean it feels more intimate than a typical downland peak.

Walkers and local explorers will find this more rewarding than families after a quick leg-stretch, though it's perfectly doable with older kids. Allow an hour for the walk up and back, maybe ninety minutes if you're stopping to fiddle with a map or take photos. There's no café or facilities at the summit - pack a flask if you're making an afternoon of it.

The beauty of Isle Hill is how it fits into a broader West Berkshire ramble. It's close enough to Bishops Green Farm Campsite and Cherry Bird Country Park to serve as a morning mission before settling in at your base. Hollington Park Glamping sits just over five miles away, which makes it accessible for a day trip without feeling like a major expedition. The hill itself won't take much time, but it breaks up a park holiday nicely - proof that you don't need hour-long attractions to justify getting your boots on.