Legolas

The view from Legolas, perched above Bristol, hits you straight away - you're looking out across the city sprawl with the Mendips rising up beyond. It's one of those spots locals know and visitors often miss, which is precisely why it's worth the trip if you're camping in the area.

Getting up here means a proper walk, mind you. The path isn't exactly manicured, and in wet weather it can be muddy underfoot. But that's rather the point. You're not paying for the privilege - it's free - so the reward is the effort you've put in. On a clear day you can clock the landscape stretching for miles, and there's something satisfying about standing somewhere that requires you to actually get your boots on.

History types will appreciate that you're looking at centuries of Bristol's growth from one vantage point. Families with older kids might find it worth the trek; younger ones could get restless on the approach. Allow a couple of hours if you're combining it with a proper walk rather than just doing the viewpoint dash.

It works brilliantly as part of a wider Mendips exploration when you're based at The Batch Campsite or Wild Goose Glamping, both just four miles away. You could easily loop it into a day's hiking without adding much time. Not Instagram-famous, not crowded, and that's entirely the appeal. Go when the weather's decent and you'll understand why people bother.