Bull Hill

The walk up Bull Hill rewards you with proper views across the Nottinghamshire-Yorkshire border, and on a clear day you can pick out Sheffield's sprawl to the north. It's not a dramatic summit - more of a steady climb through woodland that opens onto moorland - but that's rather the point. No crowds, no visitor centre, just a straightforward fell walk that takes about an hour from the car park.

This is one for walkers who want fresh air without the tourist infrastructure. Families with older kids will manage it fine; the path's well-trodden and not technically demanding. If you're after an easy stroll, though, you'll find it a bit of a slog. The views themselves are pleasant rather than spectacular - rolling countryside rather than dramatic peaks - so manage your expectations.

Bull Hill works brilliantly as a leg-stretcher between other activities. You're only three and a half miles from Rother Valley Country Park, which has proper facilities if you need them, and there's Waleswood Caravan & Camping Park just three miles away if you're based locally. It's the sort of walk you slot in before lunch rather than make the whole day about.

Timing-wise, go early if you can. The car park fills up on weekends, and the walk's infinitely better when you've got the place to yourself. Free to access, no booking needed - just turn up and go. Worth a couple of hours of your time, especially if you're staying in the area.