The hill with 'the best views in the Peak District' and that's much quieter than Mam Tor

Cold wintry weather can often leave us feeling a little down in the run-up to Christmas.

But actually it also provides perfect walking conditions as opposed to the roaring - and often dangerous - heat that we see in the summer months. A bit of a chill is particularly welcoming when scaling some of the Peak District's tallest summits - such as Win Hill, which can be seen from miles around.

Sitting in the heart of the national park overlooking the historic Ladybower Reservoir, this lesser-known hill - in my opinion - gives firm favourites Mam Tor and Kinder Scout a run for their money. While you may come across the occasional party of walkers while journeying up the picturesque peak, the crowds at the top often offer a more tranquil experience to the well-travelled Mam Tor - which seems to get busier each year.

Not only can the hill be squeezed into an easy-to-follow circular walk, but there's also a brilliant pub at the end of it. We started our journey by parking near The Yorkshire Bridge Inn to the north of Bamford before walking along the Ladybower Dam wall, following a path that takes you clockwise around the banks of the dam.

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After around 45 minutes, you'll notice the first of many green signs directing you left through the trees up a steep hill to the south of the reservoir. This is the most challenging part of the walk and walking boots are very much recommended - especially in this unpredictable colder months.

After a slightly exhausting trek to the top of the path, you'll find a rather remote area of woodland adorned with Christmas trees and the occasional sheep. Keep following the green signs that direct you to Win