Tower Hill

The highest point in Bracknell Forest, Tower Hill tops out at a modest 127 metres - not exactly Alpine, but worth the leg work if you're camping nearby. It's a proper local favourite, the sort of place where dog walkers outnumber tourists and everyone knows the best muddy shortcuts. The walk up takes fifteen minutes or so from the surrounding woodland, and the view across the forest isn't spectacular, but it's peaceful. On a clear day you can make out rolling green all the way toward the distant edges of suburbia.

Families with kids will find it reasonable - they won't be bored, but they won't be blown away either. It's useful as a halfway point in a forest ramble rather than a destination in itself. History buffs won't find much here; there's no tower despite the name, no ancient stones, just open space and trees. But if you're staying at Warfield Park or Scotlands House, both within a few miles, it's a natural extension to your day. The woodland trails connecting through are decent walking country, muddy in winter, loose and dusty in summer.

Free to visit, naturally. Allow an hour if you're combining it with the surrounding forest paths. Early morning or late afternoon works best - you'll have the place more to yourself. Worth a detour? Only if woodland walks appeal to you. As a standalone attraction, it's a bit thin. As part of a Bracknell Forest ramble, it slots in nicely.