Totridge Fell

Getting to the top of Totridge Fell means a proper walk, but it's one of those Lancashire climbs that rewards the effort without demanding mountaineer skills. The fell sits within easy reach of Preston, making it a solid half-day outing if you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Brickhouse or Cross Lane are both close enough for a morning departure.

The walk itself is straightforward moorland terrain, nothing technical, though the ground can be boggy in places so decent boots matter. Once you're up there, the views across Lancashire open out nicely - moorland stretches away in most directions, and on a clear day you get proper perspective on the surrounding landscape. It's not a showstopper peak, if we're being honest, but it's exactly the sort of fell that families with decent walkers will enjoy without anyone moaning about the distance halfway through.

There's no visitor centre or facilities at the summit itself, so bring what you need. Allow two to three hours for a return trip depending on your pace and how long you linger. The best time is when the weather's settled - these Pennine moorlands can turn misty quickly, and that kills the views stone dead.

If you're based at either caravan park, Totridge Fell works as a proper walk rather than a drive-and-stroll job. It's the sort of place that fits a Lancashire holiday where you actually want to get your boots muddy rather than just potter about tourist trails. Worth the detour if you like open moorland and don't mind a bit of leg work.