Parsonage Hill

The walk up Parsonage Hill from Hungerford takes you out of the town proper and into proper countryside within minutes. It's not a scramble - more of a steady climb through farmland and woodland - but the views once you're at the top make it worth the effort. On a clear day you can see across the Kennet Valley, which isn't exactly Alpine drama but it's the kind of rolling Berkshire scenery that makes you understand why people settle here.

This is a walker's spot rather than a sit-about destination. Allow an hour for the round trip if you're taking it at a reasonable pace. It works well as a morning expedition before heading into Hungerford town for lunch, or as an evening walk when the light's turning golden. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might find it a bit of a slog depending on their legs.

What makes it particularly useful is how it fits into a stay at either Evelyns Garden Glamping or Lorne Hill Farm - both within easy reach. You get some proper exercise without needing to drive off-site, and it clears your head after a day of lounging about in a shepherd's hut or luxury tent. The hill itself is free to access, naturally, being farmland and open countryside. Just respect the land and stick to established paths. It's the sort of thing that doesn't photograph brilliantly, which means fewer people crowd the summit - you'll often have it nearly to yourself.