Spring Hill

Spring Hill sits just north of Ashford, a proper Kent summit that rewards a straightforward walk with views across the Weald that stretch for miles on a clear day. It's not dramatic - no dramatic drops or scrambles - but the 300-metre-odd elevation gives you genuine perspective over the countryside rolling away towards Sussex.

The walk itself is gentle enough for families with older kids, though younger ones might find the ascent tedious. Allow an hour return trip from the nearest car park, longer if you're meandering. It's the sort of place that works best on crisp autumn mornings or early spring when the visibility cuts through and you can actually see what you're looking at.

Don't come expecting solitude or a built-up attraction. There's no café, no visitor centre, no crowds. What you get is fresh air, a bit of exertion, and that satisfying moment when the horizon opens up. It's free, obviously - just a country walk.

If you're based at Wood View Farm Glamping or Wildside Camping nearby, Spring Hill makes a decent morning outing before heading out properly for the day. It's the kind of spot that locals know, visitors often miss. Worth the detour if you're already in the area and like your walks low-key, but don't plan a trip around it alone.