Ramsdown Hill

The walk up Ramsdown Hill rewards you with views across Christchurch and out towards the New Forest - assuming the weather cooperates. It's a proper little viewpoint rather than a major landmark, but that's rather the appeal if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Hoburne or Sandhills and fancy a couple of hours away from the caravan.

The climb itself is straightforward enough, nothing to write home about in terms of difficulty, and the hill gives you a decent vantage point across the heathland and town below. On a clear day you can see why this spot was worth the scramble up. On a grey one, it's a bit of an anti-climax - just heather, gorse, and the sound of the wind.

Families with younger kids might find the walk a touch dull if you're doing it just for the view, but walkers and anyone keen on local geography will appreciate the perspective it offers. There's no facilities up there, so bring what you need. The nearest town is Christchurch, which sits a few miles away and offers proper amenities if you need them after.

Really, this is the sort of walk you'd do as part of a broader ramble around the New Forest edges, not something to plan a day around. If you're staying at New Forest Glamping or one of the other sites in the area though, it's a decent leg-stretcher and the views make it worthwhile when conditions are on your side.