Ha-ha Hill

The name alone makes you smile - Ha-ha Hill, near Clitheroe, is one of those Lancashire peaks that doesn't take itself seriously. It's a proper modest summit, nothing that'll exhaust you, but it gives walkers a legitimate excuse to bag a hilltop and claim victory before lunch.

You're looking at a straightforward walk from Clitheroe town itself. The hill rises above the surrounding Ribble Valley landscape, offering decent views across the farmland and moorland. On a clear day you can see well enough to justify the effort. The walk suits families with older kids and anyone after a gentle afternoon ramble rather than a hardcore fell slog. Allow ninety minutes return if you're not rushing. It's free, naturally - just park near Clitheroe and head up.

When to go? Spring or autumn work brilliantly. Summer weekends get busier around these parts, and winter can turn the path soggy. The real appeal isn't the summit alone - it's fitting Ha-ha Hill into a broader Ribble Valley holiday. Hedgerow Luxury Glamping sits barely a mile away, and Holgates Ribble Valley is nearly as close. Both make convenient bases if you want to combine this walk with exploring Clitheroe town itself or tackling other local peaks. It's exactly the sort of thing that breaks up a week of holiday park lounging without demanding serious commitment. Nothing pretentious about it, but that's rather the point.