Burhill

The walk up Burhill from Skipton takes you through proper Pennine countryside - rolling moorland that opens up the moment you leave the town behind. It's not a huge climb, which makes it popular with families who want something more than a flat stroll but don't fancy a full day's slog up a fell.

Once you're up there, the views across Wharfedale are genuinely good. You get that sense of standing properly above things, looking down across the patchwork of fields and stone walls that defines this part of Yorkshire. On a clear day you can see for miles. The peak itself is marked, though there's no dramatic cairn or anything - just the satisfaction of being up and knowing you've earned the view.

This works best for walkers aged about seven upwards. Younger kids might find the trudge tedious unless they're used to hills. It's the sort of walk you do in an afternoon rather than a mission, and it pairs well with a stay at one of the nearby farms - Howgill Lodge and Catgill Farm are both within striking distance, as is Breaks Fold if you fancy glamping. Wharfedale Caravan Club site sits at 6 miles, giving you proper base camp options for a weekend.

Go when the weather's settled. There's nothing worse than climbing a Pennine peak only to find yourself in cloud. The moorland can get boggy after rain, so decent boots matter. Skipton itself is right there for supplies and a decent pub afterwards.