Henah Hill

The walk up Henah Hill rewards you with views across the Swale Valley that stretch for miles on a clear day. It's not a dramatic crag or a fell that'll take your breath away on arrival - it's the kind of modest northern hill that reveals itself gradually as you climb, the landscape opening up around you with each step higher.

From the summit you're looking south towards Richmond and west into the moorland proper. On a decent afternoon the visibility is proper good, and you can pick out the curve of the river below and the patchwork of farmland that defines this corner of County Durham. The climb itself is straightforward enough - nothing technical, just steady walking through rough grassland and bracken. Allow a couple of hours there and back from Richmond, depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top.

It's a solid choice for anyone based at Hewn Yorkshire nearby - they're just 1.4 miles away, so this makes an easy afternoon excursion if the weather's cooperating. Walkers will get more from it than casual visitors; families might find it a bit of a slog if kids aren't keen on uphill trudging with limited facilities at the summit. There's no café or facilities on the hill itself, so bring what you need.

The real value here is how accessible it is and how much ground you can cover from one modest peak. It's not a destination in itself, but rather a proper way to spend an afternoon if you're staying in the area and want to get some elevation beneath your feet without overcommitting to a full day's hiking.