Netherley Brow

The walk up Netherley Brow rewards you with proper expansive views across the Pennine moorland, which makes the climb worth the effort. From Holmfirth, you're looking at a straightforward but moderately steep approach that takes most people around 45 minutes to an hour depending on fitness. The summit itself is moorland rather than dramatic - no dramatic rock formations or structures - but the 360-degree perspective across Lancashire's rolling hills justifies the trek.

This is absolutely a walker's destination. If you're staying at one of the nearby sites like Whitegate Leisure or Secret Valley Escapes, both within striking distance, it's a cracking half-day outing. Families with older kids will manage fine; younger ones might find the final push up the slope a bit tedious, to be honest. Allow an hour there and back if you're at a leisurely pace, maybe 90 minutes if you want to sit and take in the landscape properly.

The real appeal is the isolation. You won't fight crowds here the way you might on more famous Pennine peaks. It works particularly well as part of a broader moorland exploration - there are other peaks nearby if you're keen on building a proper walking itinerary during your stay. Early morning or late afternoon light transforms the moorland into something rather special. Free to access, no facilities at the summit, so bring what you need. Go on a clear day and you'll understand why people keep coming back.