Portal

Portal is one of those Somerset landmarks that stops you mid-walk. It's a striking stone archway - more sculpture than practical gateway - standing alone in the landscape near Street. The thing about Portal is that it rewards the curious more than it rewards the casual passer-by. You need to actually seek it out, which means it won't be rammed with tourists, but it does mean you'll appreciate it more when you get there.

The arch itself is simple but effective: geometric, modern, built to frame whatever view you're looking at. Some visitors reckon it's a proper photo spot, others think it's a bit of a folly. Both opinions are fair. It's the kind of landmark that works best if you're already walking the Somerset Levels - you stumble across it rather than drive three hours specifically to see it.

If you're staying at Bobsfield Campsite or Old Oaks Touring, both within striking distance of Street, Portal makes a decent morning detour on a wider walk. Don't expect visitor facilities or a visitor centre - just the structure itself and whatever the Somerset landscape decides to throw at you weather-wise. Walkers will get the most from it, ideally as part of a longer route rather than a destination in its own right. Allow twenty minutes to look around properly, take photos, and work out what you actually think about it. Worth the walk if you're in the area, but not worth driving across the county for on its own.