Winstone Hill

The walk up Winstone Hill takes about forty minutes from the village below, and on a clear day the views across the Cotswolds are genuinely outstanding. It's not dramatic or Alpine - nothing like that - but the landscape rolls away in every direction with proper depth to it. You get Cheltenham to the east, and on good visibility you can pick out the Forest of Dean to the northwest.

The summit itself is modest. There's no cairn or dramatic peak, just open grassland where you can sit and eat a sandwich without fighting crowds. Walkers and local runners use it regularly, so it's well-trodden but never rammed. The path is straightforward enough, though it gets a bit muddy after rain - wear proper boots.

History buffs might find the Iron Age hill fort remains interesting, though honestly there's not much visible unless you know what you're looking for. It's the walking and the views that justify the trip, not any archaeological revelations.

If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping sites - Middle Lypiatt is excellent value and only 5.5 miles away - this makes a cracking half-day outing. Pair it with a walk around Symonds Yat or a visit to Forest of Dean if you want a full day. Allow two to three hours from Cheltenham town itself for the drive and full circuit. Free to visit, obviously. Go on a weekday morning if you want it to yourself.