Strines Moor

The walk up Strines Moor rewards you with proper expansive views across the Hope Valley - the kind where you can see for miles on a clear day. It's moorland rather than mountain, so don't expect dramatic peaks, but the open plateau feels genuinely remote despite being within easy reach of Castleton and Edale.

The terrain is boggy in places, especially after rain, so decent boots matter. Most people allow between two and three hours for a there-and-back walk from the Hope Valley floor, depending on which route you take and how long you linger at the top. It's free access - this is proper Peak District walking country - though the footpaths can be muddy and occasionally unclear, so a map is sensible.

Historically minded walkers will notice the moorland's industrial past scattered across the landscape: old quarries and mining spoil. It's not dramatic enough to draw non-walkers, but for anyone staying at East Peak Campsite or North Lees Campsite, it makes a decent half-day outing. Families with very young children might find it a bit harsh - the walk's relentless and there's nowhere to shelter if the weather turns.

Combine it with the villages of Hope or Castleton for the full day. The moor itself is the destination though, not a side attraction. Go midweek if you can - weekends bring crowds to the whole valley.