Viewing Platform 2

Standing on this platform near Street in Somerset, you get a proper view across the Somerset Levels - the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people have settled this region for millennia. It's a straightforward viewpoint, nothing fancy, but the flatness of the terrain means the vista stretches further than you'd expect from what looks like a modest elevation.

What you're looking at is one of England's most distinctive geographies. The Levels spread out beneath you, patchwork fields and waterways, with the distinctive shape of Glastonbury Tor often visible in the distance on a clear day. It's the sort of place that rewards binoculars if you've brought them.

This works best for walkers exploring the area rather than as a destination in itself. You won't spend hours here, but if you're doing a longer route through the Levels, it's worth the detour for a moment to get your bearings and appreciate the scale of the landscape. History enthusiasts will find it interesting from a geographical perspective - you're looking at land that's been shaped by drainage and agriculture over centuries.

Practically speaking, access details aren't widely documented online, so ring ahead if you're specifically planning a visit. Bobsfield Campsite is barely two miles away, making this an easy addition to a park-based holiday. Combine it with walks across the Levels themselves - the real draw of staying in this part of Somerset. The platform's best visited on a clear day; mist renders the view rather pointless.