Standridge Hill

Standridge Hill is a modest peak just outside Clitheroe that gives you proper views across the Ribble Valley without requiring any serious mountaineering. The walk up takes about 45 minutes from the car park, and it's steep enough to earn a sit-down at the top but not so brutal that you'll resent the effort. On a clear day you can see for miles - the surrounding moorland rolls out in all directions, and Pendle Hill dominates the horizon to the east.

It's exactly the sort of place that works brilliantly for families who want a half-day outing with actual reward at the end, or walkers looking for a warm-up walk before tackling something more ambitious. If you're camped at Cross Lane Caravan Park or Calder Farm, this is the kind of thing you do before lunch, then head into Clitheroe for a pub meal. The ground can be boggy after rain - proper ankle-turners in places - so waterproof boots aren't optional.

There's no facilities to speak of, and nobody charges you anything, which is refreshing. The paths are well-trodden enough that you won't get lost, though a map is sensible if you're thinking about exploring the surrounding moorland. Allow two to three hours total if you're not rushing. The views justify the trip, but only if you like walking. If you're after a drive-up-and-look spot, keep driving.