Mount Skipet

Standing stones and earthworks mark this ancient hilltop site just outside Kidderminster, though what exactly happened here remains frustratingly unclear. The grassy mound rises from farmland with views across the Severn Valley, and while archaeologists reckon it's Iron Age or earlier, there's precious little interpretation to help visitors make sense of what they're seeing.

History buffs who enjoy piecing together archaeological puzzles will find Mount Skipet intriguing, even if the evidence is sparse. Families might struggle to keep younger children engaged - there's not much here beyond the earthworks and a few standing stones that could easily be mistaken for fence posts from a distance. The walk up from the nearest parking is fairly gentle, though muddy after rain.

Access appears to be free, crossing farmland via public footpaths, but expect basic facilities. Allow an hour at most unless you're planning to combine it with a longer countryside ramble. The site works well as a brief stop if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Wolverley Camping or Lickhill Manor - it's the sort of place that rewards those with an imagination for ancient landscapes rather than visitors expecting obvious ruins or grand monuments.