Herd Stock Hill

The walk up Herd Stock Hill takes about forty minutes from Barnoldswick, and it's the sort of climb that doesn't announce itself until you're halfway up and your legs start reminding you why you left the car behind. Once you crest the summit, though, you get proper views across the Pennines - nothing that'll make you forget the Lake District, but solid moorland vistas that justify the effort on a clear day.

It's moorland walking, so expect rough ground and the occasional boggy patch. The hill itself is low enough that you won't need technical kit, but decent boots make a real difference. Most people will manage it in under two hours total, which makes it ideal if you're camping at Deerstone Glamping or Shay Gate Farm nearby and want something properly outdoors without committing to a full day on the fells.

Families with older kids will get something from it - younger ones might find the terrain tedious and the summit a bit underwhelming. It's the sort of walk that appeals to people who like the process as much as the destination: rambling clubs, hill-bashers, and anyone who actually enjoys bog-trotting.

The nearest accommodation clustered around here means you could make this a proper base for exploring this corner of Lancashire. On its own, Herd Stock Hill is decent but not spectacular. Bundle it with other local walks and the appeal grows.