Borks Hill

The walk up Borks Hill from Settle is a straightforward moorland trek that takes about an hour each way. You're climbing just over 300 metres, which sounds nothing until you're actually doing it on a blustery Lancashire afternoon. The summit offers decent views across the Pennines - on a clear day you can see for miles, though the top itself is a bit anticlimactic if you're expecting dramatic peaks. It's more about the walking than the destination, to be honest.

Walkers and hikers will find it proper useful as part of a longer route around Settle's network of paths. The moorland terrain is exposed, so wind can pick up quickly, and it's boggy in places after rain. Strong boots are essential. It's not somewhere to drag reluctant teenagers or young children unless they're already keen walkers - the views won't hold their attention long enough to justify the slog back down.

If you're staying at Peaks and Pods or Hedgerow Luxury Glamping nearby, Borks Hill works as a morning outing before settling in for the afternoon. Settle itself is a proper market town with good cafes and pubs, so you can build a proper day around the walk rather than making it a standalone trip. Free to access, just park sensibly near the trailhead. Best visited in spring or autumn when the weather's more stable and the bogs are drier - summer crowds aren't really a factor here, which is refreshing.