Stang Top Moor

The walk up Stang Top Moor from Nelson rewards you with proper views across the Pennines - on a clear day you're looking out over moorland that rolls on for miles. It's not a dramatic peak, but that's rather the point. This is moorland walking at its most honest: open fell, a bit of wind, ground that's boggy in places, and the kind of vista that makes you remember why you came north.

Give yourself an hour and a half for the round trip if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Higher Grange Glamping or Trawden Forest Glamping. The path is straightforward enough, though your boots will know about it if there's been recent rain. Walkers who like their hills without the crowds will appreciate this one - it's well away from the honeypot peaks, which means you might have the summit to yourself on a weekday.

It's free access across open moorland, so bring layers (the wind picks up faster than you'd think) and waterproofs if the forecast looks dodgy. This isn't the sort of walk that'll entertain small children for hours, but teenagers and adults who actually enjoy being outdoors rather than just ticking boxes will find it worthwhile. The ground underfoot is typical Pennine moorland - tough and unforgiving in places, which adds to the appeal if you're the sort who wants some proper grit to their countryside.