North Viewing Platform

You get up here and the East Midlands sprawls out below you in a way that makes you properly appreciate how much countryside sits on Nottinghamshire's doorstep. The North Viewing Platform does exactly what it says - gives you a viewing point, and a decent one at that. On a clear day you can see for miles, watching the landscape roll away towards the horizon with that soft, undramatic beauty that the Midlands does so well.

It's the kind of stop that works best if you're already in the area rather than a destination unto itself. Walkers love it because the platform marks a natural pause in a route, and there's something satisfying about reaching a proper vantage point. History types will find it less compelling than say, Nottingham Castle just down the road, but if you're after fresh air and a moment to get your bearings, it delivers. You won't need more than twenty minutes here unless you're the sort who likes to sit with a flask and watch the light change.

The practical stuff: it's free and accessible whenever you fancy it, which is ideal if you're staying at Peacock Lake Glamping or Gunthorpe Camping - both within four miles. Base yourself at either and you can build this into a morning walk without it eating up half your day. Overrated as a standalone trip? Probably. Useful as part of a larger explore of Nottinghamshire? Absolutely.