Carrs High Rigg

The walk up Carrs High Rigg rewards you with one of those rare views that makes the effort feel proper worth it. From the summit you get sight lines across the Ribble Valley and beyond - on a clear day the panorama stretches far enough to make you understand why people walk here again and again.

It's not a mammoth undertaking. The route from Settle winds upward through moorland and rough grassland, taking most people between ninety minutes and two hours to reach the top depending on fitness and how much you stop to catch your breath. The terrain is straightforward enough - no scrambling, no technical bits - which means families with older kids can manage it without drama. Younger children might find it a slog, to be honest.

Walkers make up the bulk of visitors here, and for good reason. The peak sits at around 1,500 feet but feels properly wild once you're up there, with wind and sky and that particular silence you only get away from towns. On weekends it gets busier, but midweek mornings you might have it nearly to yourself.

If you're staying at Philpin Farm Campsite just three miles away, this becomes an obvious choice for an afternoon sortie. It's the kind of walk that clears your head without being gruelling. No facilities on the hill itself, so pack water and something to eat. Start early if weather's forecast to turn - cloud moves in fast here.