Morgan’s Hill

You'll spot Morgan's Hill rising abruptly from the Wiltshire plains near Calne - it's one of those sudden lumps that makes you wonder why it's even there. The hill itself is a proper walk, steep enough to get your legs working but not so brutal that you'll regret the effort halfway up. The views from the top sweep across the North Wiltshire landscape, and on a clear day you can see for miles across farmland that hasn't changed much in centuries.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a casual stroll - you're looking at a decent climb - but the payoff is genuine. History buffs might find the ridge-top position interesting, though there's little in the way of obvious remains or interpretation boards. If you're camping at one of the nearby sites like Blackland Lakes or Honey Bee Glamping, it's absolutely worth the short drive from Calne as a morning outing. Families with older kids who don't mind a bit of effort will manage fine. Younger ones might find the walk tedious without much to see along the way.

Allow a couple of hours return. Bring proper boots - it can be muddy after rain. There's no visitor facility or car park infrastructure to speak of, so you're looking at a straightforward country walk rather than a managed tourist attraction. That's rather the appeal, honestly. It's the kind of place that locals know and visitors overlook, which suits it just fine.