Wheatham Hill

The walk up Wheatham Hill isn't long, but it's steep enough to remind your legs why you paid for those yurts near Petersfield. Once you're up there, the views across Hampshire spread out properly - rolling countryside in every direction, and on a clear day you can see further than feels reasonable from what's essentially a local bump in the landscape.

It's the sort of place that works best for walkers who want a quick summit without committing to a full day's hiking. Kids will get there in maybe twenty minutes from the car park, which means they won't lose interest halfway up. The terrain is straightforward - no scrambling or technical bits - just a steady climb through decent woodland that opens out at the top.

Stay at Adhurst Yurts or Cedar Valley if you're basing yourself nearby, and Wheatham Hill makes a proper morning sortie before lunch back at the farm. The peak itself is bare enough that you'll actually notice the weather change as you gain height, and there's enough space to sit about without being cramped.

Go on a weekday if you can. Weekends pull in enough local ramblers to make the summit feel busier than it warrants. The whole thing takes maybe ninety minutes there and back, so it slots nicely into a longer walk through the surrounding hills. Worth the detour if you're already in the area, though don't expect dramatic vistas - it's honest Hampshire countryside, not Alpine drama.