Temple Hill

Climbing through the dense woodland of Bracknell Forest, you'll find Temple Hill rewards the effort with surprisingly good views across the Thames Valley. This modest peak won't trouble serious hikers, but it's a proper little climb that gets the heart pumping.

The summit itself feels more like a clearing than a mountain top, though on clear days you can spot Windsor Castle in the distance - a decent payoff for the walk up. Dense beech and oak trees crowd most of the route, making this more about the journey than the destination.

Families with older children will manage the gradual ascent fine, though toddlers might struggle with the uneven forest paths. Dog walkers seem to love it here, and you'll likely encounter a few muddy spaniels bounding through the undergrowth.

Allow about an hour for the round trip, longer if you fancy exploring the network of footpaths that spider out from the main route. The woods can get boggy after rain, so decent walking boots are essential rather than optional.

From holiday parks like Queens Acre or Scotlands House Campsite, Temple Hill makes a solid morning adventure before heading to more obvious attractions around Windsor. It's free, always open, and properly peaceful - just don't expect alpine drama from what is essentially a very pleasant woodland walk with a view at the top.