March Hill

The walk up March Hill from Greenfield is straightforward and proper rewarding. You're climbing a modest Pennine peak - nothing dramatic, but the views across Lancashire once you reach the top make the effort worthwhile. On a clear day you can see for miles across moorland that rolls away in every direction.

It's an ideal afternoon outing if you're staying at Dovestone Holiday Park nearby. The path is well-trodden and manageable for most fitness levels, though it does get a bit steep near the summit. Allow a couple of hours there and back depending on your pace. Families with reasonably energetic kids will manage fine - it's not a slog, just a proper walk.

The real appeal here is how quickly you escape into open moorland from the village. No crowds, no faffing about. The route itself guides you without needing detailed navigation, and the exposed hilltop gives you genuine perspective on the landscape rather than the manufactured views some attractions offer.

Winter can be brutal up here - wind whips across the exposed ground - so spring or summer is sensible timing. On a grey Lancashire day it's fairly bleak, if honest. But catch it when the light's decent and the heather's in bloom, and you'll understand why locals rate it. There's nothing fancy about March Hill, which is rather the point.