Corn Gauber Hill

A proper fell walk rather than a stroll, Corn Gauber Hill sits just north of Skipton in the Craven district and rewards the effort with genuinely good views across the Yorkshire Dales. You're looking at a decent climb of around 1,600 feet, so bring proper boots and check the weather before you set out - the moorland top can get wild.

The appeal is straightforward: walkers get what they came for, which is uncluttered fell-walking in proper countryside without the crowds you'd find on better-known peaks. The summit itself is unremarkable - no monument, no café - but the surrounding views stretch across to Pendle Hill and beyond. On a clear day it's worth the slog. On a grey one, less so.

Allow three to four hours for a round trip from the nearest parking area, depending on fitness. It's free to visit, as is most open access fell. The best time is spring through early autumn when the moorland isn't waterlogged and visibility is reasonable.

If you're staying at one of the glamping spots nearby - Hedgerow or Malham Glamping Pods are both within easy reach - Corn Gauber works as a proper day walk to tire out the group. Thornton Hall Country Park offers a softer alternative for families, but Corn Gauber is for people who actually want to walk up a hill and feel it.