Park Hill

There's something rather special about clambering up Park Hill near Wincanton and realising you're walking across Iron Age earthworks that have endured for two and a half thousand years. The site itself is modest - a series of ancient defensive banks and ditches that once formed a fort, now softened by grass and the occasional scrubby hawthorn. You won't find visitor centres or interpretation boards here, which is rather the point. It's the real deal: archaeology as it actually exists, not sanitised for consumption.

The hilltop views across Somerset's rolling countryside make the walk worthwhile on their own. On a clear day, you can see for miles. History enthusiasts will spend a good hour poking around the ramparts, trying to picture Iron Age life up here. Families with older kids who can manage the climb will find it genuinely interesting - there's a tangible sense of standing somewhere ancient. Younger children might find it less gripping unless they're the imaginative sort.

You'll need to be self-sufficient here - no facilities, no entry fees as far as we can tell, just access to the land itself. Allow an hour or so for the walk and exploration. It pairs nicely with a base at Sunnyhill Campsite, just 3.6 miles away, which sits at a solid 4.8 rating and gives you proper countryside access without being too far from Wincanton's amenities. Worth seeking out if you're into Iron Age Britain and can manage unmanicured archaeological sites.