Bury Bank

The walk up Bury Bank rewards you with proper views across Staffordshire - the kind that justify the slog if you're staying at Fledgling Farm nearby. It's a modest peak by any measure, but that's rather the point. You get the satisfaction of reaching a summit without needing mountaineering experience or a full day's expedition.

From the top, the landscape rolls away in all directions - fields, hedgerows, distant tree lines. On a clear day you can see for miles. The climb itself is straightforward, though the final push can be a bit steep depending on which route you take. Allow an hour or so for the ascent and descent, longer if you want to linger and actually take in the view rather than just tick it off.

It's the sort of place walkers will enjoy, particularly those based at the nearby campsite looking for an afternoon outing that doesn't demand half the day. Kids will manage it fine unless they're very young - it's not a trivial stroll, but it's not brutal either. The real appeal comes in combining it with other walks in the area rather than treating it as a standalone destination. Worth it if you're in Staffordshire and fancy some elevation and fresh air, though I wouldn't plan a trip around it alone.