Acos Aber

The walk up Acos Aber from Settle is steep, proper steep, but it rewards you with one of the best vistas across the Yorkshire Dales. You're looking at a straightforward fell ascent - nothing technical, just determined legwork - that takes most people around 90 minutes to the top if they're not dawdling. The summit's modest, nothing dramatic in itself, but the view south across Ribblesdale makes the sweat worthwhile.

This one suits walkers who know what they're after. Families with younger kids might find the gradient a slog, though teenagers keen on getting some proper hill miles under their belt will manage fine. History buffs won't find much to chew on here - it's all about the walking and the landscape.

Start early if you can. The weather up there changes fast, and afternoon cloud rolls in regularly, which kills the view entirely. Allow three hours return if you want to sit about at the top without rushing. It's free, obviously - it's a fell.

Stay at Ribblesdale Pods just 2.8 miles away and you've got luxury glamping with proper access to the peaks. Philpin Farm Campsite is another solid option at 5.6 miles if you want something more traditional. Both work as bases for exploring the Dales' better-known walks, though Acos Aber itself doesn't get the crowds of Pen-y-ghent or Whernside. That's part of its appeal.