Tor Hill

The walk up Tor Hill proper rewards you with views across Lancashire that stretch for miles on a clear day. It's not a dramatic peak - we're talking around 350 metres - but the moorland setting gives it real character, and the paths are well-trodden enough that you won't get lost. The summit itself is marked by a small cairn, and on a decent afternoon you can pick out the shape of the land rolling away toward the Peak District.

Walkers will get the most from this. It's a straightforward trudge from Bury that takes a couple of hours there and back, nothing technical but enough grunt to feel like you've earned the view. Families with older kids will manage fine; younger ones might find it a bit of a slog unless they're keen on climbing things. The moorland around the peak is open country, so you're properly exposed to the weather - choose your day carefully or you'll be wandering through cloud.

Come early morning if you can. The light's better, and you'll beat whatever crowds gather on weekends. There's no charge that I'm aware of, and it's free to roam once you're up there.

Dearden Wood is your closest base at just over two miles away, though Burrs Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is the better-rated option if you want to stay overnight. Pair this with walks around those parks and you've got yourself a solid moorland few days without needing to venture far from Bury.