Hollins Hill

The walk up Hollins Hill from Shipley is straightforward enough, and the views across West Yorkshire make it worth the leg work. You're looking at moorland and farmland stretching toward the Pennines, which on a clear day feels properly expansive. The climb itself isn't brutal - more of a steady trudge than a scramble - and most people manage it in well under an hour from the base.

It's the kind of walk that suits families who want something achievable without needing full kit, or walkers using it as a warm-up for longer routes across the moors. The ground can be boggy after rain, so decent boots help. Bring a windproof - the exposed ridge catches everything that's heading east.

If you're based at one of the caravan parks nearby, Esholt Holiday Caravan Park is barely a mile away, making this a no-fuss option for an evening walk before tea. Moor Valley Country Park and Clarion Lodge are both within two miles and offer more structured facilities if you want to combine a peak visit with other activities. The moorland around here connects to a decent network of trails, so you're not limited to just the one hill.

The summit itself is functional rather than dramatic - a bit of stone, some moorland, the wind. But the real draw is the walking itself and the views on decent weather. It's genuinely lovely if you catch it right, though nothing you'll be telling people about in five years' time.