Burned Hill

The walk up Burned Hill rewards you with proper views across the Holme Valley and beyond - the kind of vista that makes the Pennine grind worthwhile. It's not a dramatic peak by alpine standards, but on a clear day you can see right across South Yorkshire moorland, which is genuinely worth the effort from Holmfirth.

You're looking at a straightforward moorland hike, maybe 45 minutes to an hour depending on your pace and which route you take from the village. The summit itself is unremarkable - no cairn, no trig point, just open moorland - but the walk itself is the thing. Decent underfoot most of the time, though it can be boggy after rain, and there's enough of a climb to feel like you've earned a sit-down at the top.

This works best for walkers who actually want a walk, rather than families after an easy stroll. Children will manage it fine if they're used to hills, but they won't find it thrilling. The Holme Valley below is where the appeal lies - that long view justifies the trip.

Staying at Secret Valley Escapes or Holme Valley Camping just outside town gives you the perfect base. You can do this as a morning walk before breakfast or an afternoon ramble when the light's better. It's one of those local hikes that locals do regularly, which tells you something - nothing fancy, just a solid Pennine outing that actually delivers on the view front.