Skelda Hill

The walk up Skelda Hill rewards you with proper panoramic views across the Ribble Valley - the sort of vista that makes you understand why people rave about Lancashire's countryside. It's a modest peak by most standards, but what it lacks in altitude it makes up for in accessibility and the sheer spread of landscape you can take in from the top.

This is walker territory, really. The climb isn't steep enough to break a sweat, making it ideal if you're based at one of the local glamping sites like Deerstone or Hedgerow Luxury Glamping and fancy a morning leg-stretch before breakfast. The path is well-trodden and takes about an hour from Clitheroe, depending on your pace. Kids will manage it without complaint, though they won't find much to occupy them once you're at the summit - no café, no visitor facilities, just grass and views.

The real value of Skelda Hill sits in how it fits into a broader exploration of the area. Pair it with Thornton Hall Country Park or Holgates Ribble Valley if you're after a more structured day - the hill walk works as a morning activity before settling into one of those parks for the afternoon. Early morning is genuinely worth the effort; the light is cleaner and you'll dodge the school groups that sometimes use this route.

Free to visit, naturally. Allow a couple of hours return if you're not rushing. It's not earth-shattering on its own, but it's a solid, honest walk that gives you real value.