Thorn Hill

The summit of Thorn Hill sits at a modest 128 metres, which frankly tells you everything you need to know about East Anglian geography. This isn't a mountain. It's barely a hill by anyone's standards, yet it's one of the highest points in Cambridgeshire, and that alone makes it worth the trip if you're staying in the area.

What you get is a proper vantage point across the Fens - that endless, pancake-flat landscape that defines this corner of England. On a clear day the views stretch for miles, which sounds daft for something so small, but that's the whole point. When everything around you is dead flat, even a minor elevation becomes genuinely useful. The walk to the top takes maybe ten minutes, so it's not a commitment.

It works best for walkers and anyone keen on the slightly unglamorous side of English landscape - the kind of people who find flat horizons rather than dramatic peaks appealing. Children won't spend hours here, but it's a decent leg-stretcher if you're based near Cambridge or staying at Shepreth Mill or Guilden Gate Glamping. The caravan parks are three to five miles away, close enough for a morning walk.

Unfortunately, details are sparse - opening hours and entry fees aren't listed anywhere obvious. That said, it's a hill, so it's probably accessible year-round during daylight. Don't expect facilities or marked paths. It's straightforward stuff: get there, climb it, enjoy the view, move on. Worth fitting in if you're in the area, but not a reason to visit Cambridgeshire on its own.