Bark Hill

The walk up Bark Hill takes you straight into proper Yorkshire Dales terrain - nothing fancy, just good honest moorland that rewards the effort. From the top you get sweeping views across to Pendle Hill and down into Wharfedale, which on a clear day makes the slog worthwhile. It's not a particularly long walk, but it's steep enough to make your legs feel it, so don't underestimate the ascent.

This is walkers' territory, no question. Families with older kids who are up for a bit of a challenge will do fine; younger ones might find it just another hill without the drama of somewhere like Pen-y-Ghent. There's nothing to do once you're up there except eat a sandwich and take photos, which some people love and others find a bit thin. Allow a couple of hours return, depending on fitness and how long you linger.

You're close enough to Skipton to base yourself there if you want proper amenities, though Coxons Farm Glamping Pods over near Malham is only a few miles away if you fancy something a bit more peaceful. Wood Nook Caravan Park and Wharfedale Motorhome Club Campsite are within striking distance too. It works well as part of a wider walking trip round the southern Dales - pair it with a walk up to Malham Cove and you've got a decent day. Go early on weekends if you can; the car parks fill up fast in summer.