Tegg's Nose South Peak

The walk up Tegg's Nose South Peak rewards you with proper views across the Cheshire plains - the kind of perspective that makes you understand why people settled around Macclesfield in the first place. It's a decent little hike from the car park, nothing that'll leave you gasping, but enough of a climb to feel like you've earned the vista at the top.

What you get is moorland walking with real substance. The peak itself sits at a decent elevation, and on a clear day you can see for miles. The paths are well-trodden and easy enough for anyone with reasonable fitness, though it can get boggy after rain. Most people allow two to three hours for the round trip, depending on pace and how long you dawdle at the summit.

This works brilliantly if you're based at one of the nearby parks - Kiss wood Cabins is close enough for a morning visit, and Avona Escapes glamping site offers something a bit different if you want to stay in a bit more style. Families with older kids will enjoy it; younger ones might find the moorland a touch monotonous without the distraction of a proper peak to scramble up.

Go on a weekday morning if you can. Weekends bring walkers from Manchester, and you'll lose some of that peaceful moorland feeling. Free to access, naturally - it's proper countryside. Bring a windproof; it's exposed up there.