Win Hill

The walk up Win Hill feels properly rewarding - it's steep in places but nothing that'll have you cursing by the halfway point. The peak itself sits just above Hope Valley and offers views across the White Peak that justify the effort. On a clear day you can see for miles across the moorland, though I'll be honest, the summit itself is fairly bare. It's a working hill, not a beauty spot with benches and a cafe.

This one's for walkers who want a proper climb without needing a full day's expedition. Most people manage it in under two hours return, which makes it ideal if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks like Laneside or Castleton - you can knock it off before lunch and still have the afternoon free. The path is well-trodden enough that you won't get lost, though it gets muddy after rain.

Families with older kids will find it manageable; younger ones might find the initial push up dull. It's free, obviously - it's a fell. Autumn works well here when the light gets lower and the moorland colours up nicely. Head out early if you're going on a weekend, as the car park near Hope Valley fills quickly.

If you're staying at one of the Peak District campsites in the area, Win Hill makes a solid morning walk before exploring Castleton's caves or the bigger peaks nearby. It's not spectacular, but it's honest, well-positioned, and gives you a real sense of being in proper hill country.