Grizedale Head

The walk up Grizedale Head isn't dramatic, but on a clear day from near Garstang it rewards you with proper views across the Bowland fells. This moorland peak sits at 1,656 feet - high enough to feel like you've earned something, though it won't leave you gasping like the Lake District giants do. The summit is open fell with rough grass and heather. You get a sense of the landscape rolling away toward the coast.

This is walker territory, pure and simple. Not a tourist trap with a cafe or visitor centre - just a hill that needs your legs and decent boots. Most people allow two to three hours return from the car park, depending on your pace and which route you take from the Forest of Bowland side. The terrain is moorland, so it can be boggy even days after rain.

Families with young children might find it a slog. Teenagers and serious walkers will find it satisfying. History enthusiasts won't find much to grab onto here - it's about the walking and the views rather than any particular story.

Stay at one of the caravan parks within a few miles - Claylands, Orchard Glamping, Gibsons Barn or Moss Wood - and you're well positioned for exploring Bowland proper. Grizedale Head works as a morning or afternoon walk before settling back at your caravan. Go midweek if you can. It's not crowded, but weekends bring more people onto the fell. Weather can turn fast up here, so check before you go.