St Gabriel's C of E Church, Sheffield

The squat Victorian church sits on a quiet lane just outside Sheffield, all red brick and modest Gothic touches that don't shout for attention. St Gabriel's is the sort of place you'd stumble upon while walking the surrounding moorland rather than travel specifically to see - and that's rather the point.

Inside, it's properly peaceful. The church has that familiar Anglican feel - wooden pews, pale stone, enough light from the windows to read the hymn boards without squinting. It's a working church, so you'll need to check opening times before you make the trip, but locals are generally welcoming if you pop in during services or advertised visiting hours.

This appeals mostly to church history buffs or walkers tackling the moorland around Sheffield who fancy a quiet minute out of the wind. The building itself isn't architecturally stunning - there are flashier Victorian churches nearby - but there's something honest about it. No fuss, no entry fee, no gift shop.

If you're based at North Lees Campsite, it's close enough for a short detour without derailing your day. The moorland walks around here are the real draw, and St Gabriel's works well as a punctuation mark in a longer route rather than a destination in itself. Allow fifteen minutes, twenty if you're the type to sit in the pews for a bit.

Worth a look if you're in the area, but don't rearrange your itinerary for it.