Staker Hill

Staker Hill isn't one for the guidebook crowds, but that's rather the point. This modest peak sits just outside Buxton, offering proper moorland walking territory without the tourist infrastructure of higher neighbours. The ascent is gentle enough - nothing that'll have your legs screaming - and the summit rewards with panoramic views across the Staffordshire hills that shift completely depending on weather and light.

Walkers will find their rhythm here. It's the sort of place where you can spend anything from ninety minutes to half a day depending on how much you fancy exploring the surrounding moorland paths. No café at the top, no visitor centre, no coach parties. Just you, the wind, and genuinely decent vistas when visibility's on your side.

Families with kids aged eight and up will manage it comfortably, though younger children might find the moorland a bit relentless. The real appeal sits with serious walkers keen to experience Peak District terrain without the novelty-shop atmosphere that comes with bigger summits.

Staying at one of the nearby parks - Lime Tree Holiday Park or Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite both sit within easy striking distance - makes Staker Hill a logical addition to a broader Peak District exploration. Pair it with walks across the wider moorland, and you've got yourself a proper day out. Free to access, naturally, being a Staffordshire fell. Go early if the forecast's decent. Weather turns quickly up here.