Skell Holmes Top

The walk up Skell Holmes Top from Clitheroe is proper fell walking without the Alpine pretence. You're looking at a straightforward moorland hike with decent views across the Ribble Valley - nothing that'll take your breath away, but the kind of place where you actually notice the weather changing as you climb.

It's a genuine walk rather than a stroll. Allow a couple of hours return if you're not rushing, longer if the ground's boggy (which it often is up here). The path's well-trodden but not manicured. You'll pass through proper Lancashire moorland with heather and gorse, and on a clear day you can see enough to make the effort worthwhile.

This appeals to walkers who want actual elevation gain and something real underfoot rather than a car-park circuit. Families with kids who can handle uneven ground will be fine, though it's not a "let them run loose" kind of place. History buffs won't find much - it's landscape walking, pure and simple.

The nearest town is Clitheroe, which keeps things accessible. If you're based at Malham Glamping Pods or Hedgerow Luxury Glamping - both exceptional spots within a few miles - Skell Holmes Top fits nicely into a day that includes exploring the wider Ribble Valley. It's the sort of walk you do because you're already in the area and fancy stretching your legs, not because it's the destination itself.