Ewden Height

Views across the dark Peak District moors stretch for miles from this 538-metre summit, one of the higher points in the Sheffield area. Ewden Height sits on the Yorkshire-Derbyshire border, giving you a proper sense of being on top of the world when the weather's clear. The walk up isn't particularly taxing for anyone with reasonable fitness, though the boggy moorland can be heavy going after rain.

Serious walkers and Peak District enthusiasts will get the most from this one. Families with young children might find the terrain a bit much, especially if conditions are wet. The path isn't always obvious across the moor, so decent navigation skills help.

Being open moorland, you can tackle this any time of year, though winter brings its own challenges with shorter days and unpredictable weather. Allow a good half day if you're walking from the nearest car park, longer if you fancy extending the route.

For those staying at one of the nearby campsites like Hoodlands Farm or High Lea Farm, this makes a cracking day out from Sheffield's doorstep. The contrast between the urban sprawl below and the wild moorland up here is quite something. Just pack waterproofs - this is the Pennines after all.