Round Hill

The walk up Round Hill from Holford takes you through proper Somerset countryside - beech woodland giving way to open moorland as you climb. It's not a steep slog; the path meanders sensibly enough that most people manage it without too much fuss. The summit itself is modest, nothing dramatic, but the views south towards the Quantocks and west across the moorland have a real clarity on a decent day. Allow ninety minutes there and back if you're not rushing.

This works best for walkers after a genuine hill walk rather than a picnic spot. Families with younger kids might find it a bit of a plod for the reward - there's no shelter at the top, no facilities, just heather and wind. History types won't find much to grab them either; it's a natural feature, not a significant landmark. What you get is solitude and a proper sense of being out on the Exmoor fringe without the crowds that pile onto more famous peaks.

If you're camped at Moorhouse Campsite or Haven Doniford Bay - both very close by - it makes a cracking half-day excursion. The terrain is open enough that you won't get lost, though a map is sensible if the weather closes in. Spring and early summer are best; winter can be properly bleak up there. It's free to visit, no gates, no permissions needed. Worth doing if you're in the area hiking the broader Quantock range, less essential if you're short on time.