Sunny Hill Park

The views from Sunny Hill Park sweep across Hertfordshire in a way that makes you understand why someone bothered naming it. On a clear day you can see for miles - proper expansive stuff that justifies the walk up. It's more of a local spot than a destination in itself, but if you're staying at Elstree Park or any of the caravan sites nearby, it's absolutely worth the short drive to stretch your legs.

What you're doing here is walking. There are decent paths through open parkland, and the hilltop gives you decent vantage points. Families with young kids will manage it fine on a dry day, though it's not a playground situation - this is about the countryside and the view rather than facilities. You'll need maybe forty minutes to an hour to do it justice, longer if you're the type to sit with a flask and a map.

Geographically it slots nicely between Elstree and the wider Hertfordshire parks circuit. If you're based at Home Farm Glamping or Aldenham Country Park, you could easily combine this with a day exploring the area. The walk is best on weekday mornings when it's quieter. There's nothing fancy here - no café, no visitor centre - just decent green space and a view worth seeing. It's the sort of place locals know about and visitors often miss, which is precisely why it works.