Huntfun Holmfirth

The moorland around Holmfirth holds Huntfun, a quirky local landmark that most outsiders have never heard of - which is rather the point. It's not a theme park or a manicured attraction with gift shops. Instead, it's one of those gloriously unpretentious outdoor spaces where locals have carved out their own fun over the years, and the name tells you everything you need to know about what happens here.

What you're looking at is a stretch of open moorland that's become something of a playground for the community, particularly popular with families who want to let their kids run wild without worrying about traffic. There's space to explore, room to breathe, and the kind of landscape that changes with the seasons - bleak and windswept in winter, surprisingly lovely in summer when the heather comes through.

This works best for families with children who enjoy outdoor messing about rather than structured activities, and walkers mapping out routes across the Calderdale Way. History enthusiasts will appreciate the wider Holmfirth context - the town itself has genuine character, built on textiles and moorland grit.

It's free to access (as moorland should be), and you can spend as long as you like wandering. Allow 45 minutes to two hours if you're combining it with exploring Holmfirth proper. Whitegate Leisure sits just 1.8 miles away if you're basing yourself at a caravan site - convenient, though the moorland experience is really about getting out and about rather than staying put. Go early on weekends to avoid the crowds, though honestly it rarely feels crowded at all.