Tissington Hill

Wind whips across your face as you reach the summit of this modest White Peak hill, just north of Ashbourne. At 387 metres, Tissington Hill won't challenge serious fell walkers but delivers cracking views across the Derbyshire Dales without the crowds you'll find on Mam Tor or Kinder Scout.

The climb from Tissington village itself is gentle enough for families with older children, though the exposed plateau at the top can be properly blustery even on calm days. You'll spot the distinctive limestone walls that carve up this part of the Peak District, and on clear days the views stretch well into Staffordshire. It's free to access year-round, obviously, and you can combine it with a wander through Tissington's famous well-dressed village below.

Families staying at nearby parks like Callow Top or Hoe Grange Holidays will find this makes a decent half-day outing. The hill sits on several walking routes, so serious hikers often use it as a stepping stone to longer adventures. Allow two hours for the round trip from the village, though you could easily stretch it to a full afternoon if you explore the network of footpaths that radiate from the summit. Come prepared for changeable weather - this is the Peak District after all.