Barbers Hill

The walk up Barbers Hill takes you out of Clitheroe and into proper Ribble Valley walking country - the sort of place where you'll actually feel like you've climbed something, even if it's not massive by fell standards. The views across the valley from the top are genuinely worth the leg work, and on a clear day you can see right across Lancashire.

It's a solid choice for families who don't mind a bit of a hike. Not so steep that young kids will rebel halfway up, but enough gradient to feel like real exercise. The walk itself takes the best part of an hour depending on your pace and how many times you stop to catch your breath.

You'll want to allow at least two hours total including time at the top to actually enjoy the views rather than just wheeze at them. The ground can get muddy after rain, so proper boots make sense. There's no cafe at the summit or visitor centre faffing about - just a peaceful spot to sit and look outward.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Hedgerow Luxury Glamping is barely over a mile away, or Thornton Hall Country Park at 3.3 miles - this fits in perfectly as a half-day activity. It's the sort of walk that gets everyone outside and tired enough for a decent evening. Time it for late afternoon and you'll have the place mostly to yourself.