Little Witch

Little Witch is a modest peak in the New Forest area, rising above the woodland between Lyndhurst and the quieter corners of Wiltshire. Nothing dramatic, mind you - this isn't some Alpine jaunt - but it offers a proper walk through the forest with decent views across the heathland once you've made the effort to get up there.

The walk itself is the main draw. Most people approach from Lyndhurst direction, and it's a straightforward route through mixed woodland and open forest floor. Takes a couple of hours there and back depending on your pace. Walkers will find it worthwhile; it's not taxing enough to put off families with older kids, but young children might lose interest before the summit. The real reward is the sense of being properly into the New Forest rather than just driving through it.

There's no visitor infrastructure to speak of - no café, no car park amenities, none of that. Go early to avoid the worst of the crowds, and bring water. It's free, obviously, being a forest peak rather than a managed attraction.

Stay at one of the nearby campsites - Ocknell or Longbeech are closest at a little over three miles - and you can base yourself for proper New Forest exploration. Pair it with longer forest walks and visits to the main villages. It's the sort of place that rewards being part of a bigger trip rather than a standalone destination. A solid morning's outing if you're already camping locally.