Sykes Nab

The walk up Sykes Nab isn't long, but it's steep enough to make you feel you've earned the views. From Preston, it's a straightforward drive to the trailhead, and once you're up there, the Lancashire landscape spreads out properly - moorland and rolling hills stretching away in all directions.

It's a proper fell walk rather than a casual stroll. The path gets boggy in places, especially after rain, so decent boots matter. Allow two hours there and back if you're taking it steady, less if you're fit. There's nothing at the summit itself - no cafe, no shelter - just the wind and the space, which is rather the point.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a destination for kids under eight unless they're genuinely keen on hills, and the views don't justify hanging about for more than half an hour once you're up. But if you're staying at Brickhouse Caravan Park for a Lancashire holiday and fancy escaping the caravan site for a proper stretch, this scratches that itch. It's not dramatic or famous - you won't find it crowded - and that's exactly why it works.

Best visited in clear weather, obviously. On a grey day, it's a bit of a trudge. Go early if you can; the moorland gets that nice golden light in late morning.