Ox Stones

The walk up to Ox Stones from Sheffield takes you proper into moorland country - rough gritstone terrain with the kind of views that remind you why people bother with Derbyshire at all. It's a modest peak by most standards, nothing that'll take your breath away on the climb, but the rock formations at the summit are genuinely striking. Those weathered gritstone outcrops give the place real character, especially when you're up there on a clear day looking back towards the city.

You'll want a decent pair of boots and maybe two hours if you're not rushing. The path itself isn't punishing, though it can be boggy in places after rain. Walkers and hill runners seem to prefer it over some of the more tourist-heavy peaks nearby - that's partly because it doesn't shout about itself. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might find the moorland a bit relentless.

If you're camping locally - and there are several decent options within a few miles, including North Lees Campsite and Wyming Brook Farm Campsite - this makes a straightforward morning or afternoon outing. It's the sort of walk that doesn't demand much planning but rewards you with proper solitude and some honest Pennine scenery. Not a Instagram moment, just solid Peak District walking.