Dry Hill

The walk up Dry Hill from Bury is steep enough to make your calves complain, but you're rewarded with proper views across Lancashire once you reach the top. It's a modest peak - nothing dramatic - but on a clear day you can see further than you'd expect from just 300-odd metres of elevation.

The moorland terrain means it's a straightforward fell walk rather than a scramble. Families with decent walkers will manage it fine, though younger kids might find the climb tedious. Reckon on ninety minutes there and back if you're not rushing. It's the sort of place where you'll see others out exercising their dogs and clearing their heads rather than queuing for the perfect photo.

Worth doing if you're already in the Bury area - makes sense as a morning outing before heading to one of the nearby holiday parks. Dearden Wood is closest at just under five miles away, and Rossendale Holiday Cottages with their glamping setup is a bit further. Both would work as a base if you're planning walks across this corner of Lancashire.

Go early if you want the place to yourself. Late afternoon light is lovely, but you'll be sharing the path with commuters heading home. Free to walk, obviously. Wear decent boots - the ground's boggy in patches after rain, and the path can be slippery when wet.