Fair Snape Fell

Fair Snape Fell sits just inland from Lancashire's coast, a proper fell walk rather than a serious peak. From Preston it's about forty minutes drive north, and once you're there the ascent is straightforward enough for most people - nothing that'll punish your legs, but enough to feel like you've earned the views across the Ribble Valley.

The fell itself isn't dramatic. You get moorland underfoot, the kind of rolling upland that's brown and green depending on the season, and on a clear day the vistas stretch across to the Pennines. It's the sort of walk where you can see why locals make the trip repeatedly without needing anything more exotic.

Walkers will appreciate this one most. It's not long enough to bore teenagers, probably too exposed and boggy for small children who need constant attention. The path is generally obvious, though after rain it gets muddy - proper Lancashire mud, the kind that sticks.

There's no visitor centre or facilities at the fell itself, so bring water and something to eat. The walk takes a couple of hours comfortably if you're not rushing. It's free, obviously, being a fell.

Stay at one of the nearby parks - Beacon Fell View is closest at under six miles - and you can combine this with easier family walks lower down. It's not a showstopper, but if you're based in the area it's worth an afternoon of your time. Reliable rather than spectacular.