Hind Low

The walk up Hind Low from Buxton takes about an hour and rewards you with proper views across the Peak District - the kind where you can see for miles on a clear day. It's a genuine peak rather than some gentle hillock, and the climb is steady enough that you'll feel like you've earned the summit.

The route itself winds through moorland and doesn't require any scrambling or technical climbing, which makes it accessible for most reasonably fit walkers. Families with older kids will manage fine; younger ones might find it a bit of a slog. History types will appreciate that this area is dotted with Bronze Age barrows and ancient settlements, though you'll need to know what you're looking for.

The whole outing takes two to three hours depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top. There's nothing to buy up here - no café, no visitor centre - so bring water and snacks. The peak is free to access, naturally enough.

What makes Hind Low work as part of a park holiday in the area is the sheer number of decent walks radiating out from Buxton itself. You're well-positioned to tackle multiple peaks across a few days, and it's less crowded than some of the more famous climbs nearby. If you're based at any of the local parks like Peak Glamping Hideaway or Lime Tree Holiday Park, you can be on the trail within twenty minutes. Go on a weekday morning if you can - the moorland feels wilder when you've got it mostly to yourself.