Tinhead Hill Farm

The White Horse of Westbury cuts into the chalk hillside like something a bored giant scratched out on a lazy afternoon. Tinhead Hill Farm sits up here on the downs, and once you've made the walk to see the horse itself, you're standing on proper working farmland with views that stretch across Wiltshire like a blanket. The horse is the main draw - a 180-foot figure carved into the slope, dazzling white and impossible to miss if you're driving through. It's been scrubbed and maintained since 1778, though the current version dates from Victorian times when they got a bit enthusiastic with the restoration.

Getting up there takes a decent walk from the car park near Westbury - maybe half an hour depending on fitness levels. The path is marked and manageable, though it's steep enough that you'll feel it in your legs. Families with younger kids might find it a bit of a slog, but teenagers usually find the views rewarding. History types should know this hill has Bronze Age remains scattered about if you know where to look.

It's free to visit, which is worth noting. The real benefit is the walk itself - you're out on the downs with space to breathe. Combine it with a stay at Country View Camping or Mill Farm Glamping nearby, and you've got an easy morning sorted. Late afternoon visits work well if you want softer light for photographs. Allow two hours including the walk and time to stand about looking impressed.