Britland Edge Hill

The walk up to Britland Edge Hill rewards you with proper moorland views that stretch across the Pennines. It's a modest peak by Lake District standards, but that's exactly why it works - no crowds, no faffing about with car parks, just you and the gritstone landscape that's made this corner of Lancashire what it is.

From Holmfirth, you're looking at a straightforward ascent through farmland and onto open moorland. The climb takes the best part of an hour depending on your fitness, but nothing here will defeat you. What you get at the top is a genuine sense of being somewhere, rather than just visiting a tick-box attraction. The views sweep down into the valleys that inspired so many of the Pennine painters - industrial heritage mixed with raw natural drama.

This is walker territory, no question. Families with young kids might find it a bit of a slog, but teenagers who can manage their legs will be fine. Photographers love it during golden hour, and on clear days you'll spot landmarks for miles. There's no visitor centre, no facilities, no entrance fee - just open access moorland that's been here for centuries.

If you're camping at Whitegate Leisure or Secret Valley Escapes nearby, Britland Edge makes a solid half-day outing. Combine it with a proper explore of Holmfirth itself - the town's worth a wander - and you've got yourself a decent day out. Go early to avoid what little traffic the paths get on weekends.