Waddington Fell

The walk up Waddington Fell from Clitheroe is straightforward enough, and on a clear day the views across Lancashire justify the effort. You're looking at around an hour to reach the top depending on your pace, with the fell itself rising to 1,147 feet - nothing intimidating, but enough to feel like you've actually climbed something.

The peak itself is a proper moorland spot. The summit marker's there if you want photographic proof, and the vista opens up properly once you crest the ridge. Pendle Hill dominates the landscape to the south, and you can trace the Ribble valley stretching away. On a damp day it's atmospheric; on a clear one it's genuinely worth the walk.

Walkers will get the most from this. It's not a destination on its own - nobody's turning up for the pub at the top because there isn't one - but as part of a weekend in the Ribble Valley it works well. The nearby caravan parks, particularly Cross Lane (just two miles away) and Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site, make sensible bases for exploring the fell and the surrounding moorland.

Go early morning if you can. The fell gets windier and foggier as the day wears on, especially in winter months. You'll need proper boots - it's not demanding terrain but it's boggy in places. Free, obviously. Allow two to three hours if you're not rushing and want to linger at the top with a flask.