Black Chew Head

The walk up Black Chew Head from Greenfield takes you straight into proper moorland - moorland that actually demands some effort but rewards you properly when you reach 1,150 feet. It's not a savage climb, but it's steep enough in places that you'll feel it in your legs, and the terrain underfoot can be boggy depending on the weather. What makes it worth the slog is the view. On a decent day you're looking across the Pennine Way towards Saddleworth Moor, with Dovestone Reservoir catching the light below if you're lucky. The peak itself is marked by a trig point, which always feels satisfying after a proper walk. Allow two to three hours return from the car park at Dovestone, depending on fitness and how many photo stops you make. Go early or midweek if you want to avoid the boot-wearing crowds - weekends here can get rammed. This is one for walkers and anyone who prefers their viewpoints earned rather than arrived at. Kids will manage it fine, though under-eights might grumble about the final push. It's completely free, naturally - it's a fell. If you're staying at Dovestone Holiday Park, you're literally on the doorstep, which is rather convenient. Even from Whitegate Leisure or Secret Valley Escapes, it's a short drive to get going. Worth combining with a walk around Dovestone Reservoir itself - less strenuous, quite pleasant if the weather turns.