Great Moor

You'll work for the views from Great Moor, but the effort pays off. This Northumberland peak sits above Wooler, a proper bracing walk that rewards you with moorland stretching to the Cheviot Hills and, on clear days, sight lines all the way to the Pennines. It's not a technical climb - more a steady trudge up heather and grass - but it's relentless enough that you'll feel you've earned the summit.

The moor itself is wide open, which some people find exhilarating and others slightly bleak. There's not much to do once you're up there except stand around, take photos, maybe sit with a flask if the wind isn't battering you sideways. Walkers and serious hikers will get the most from it; it's the kind of place you visit as part of a longer Cheviots circuit rather than an afternoon's entertainment. Families with young legs might find the walk a slog without a genuine payoff - there are no ruins, no shelter, no café waiting at the top.

Based near Wooler, you're well-positioned to string this together with other moorland walks in the area. The caravan parks - Highburn House and Riverside Wooler - are both within easy reach, making it a solid ingredient in a hiking-focused break rather than a standalone trip. Go when the weather's decent; thick cloud will rob you of the views that make the climb worthwhile.