Gill Garth Hill

The walk up Gill Garth Hill from Settle is straightforward without being boring - it's the sort of fell that rewards you properly without demanding mountaineering skills. You're looking at roughly an hour to the summit if you're moving at a decent pace, and the views across the Ribble Valley are genuinely worth the leg work. The peak itself sits at a modest height but the surrounding landscape feels proper wild, especially when clouds are rolling in off the moors.

This one appeals most to walkers after a solid afternoon outing rather than an all-day expedition. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might find the steady climb a bit relentless. The paths are well-trodden and the terrain straightforward enough, though you'll want decent boots after rain.

Settling yourself here on a clear day, you can see right across to the Ingleborough massif - that distinctive flat-topped fell dominates the horizon to the north. It's the kind of walk that makes you understand why people choose to base themselves in this corner of Yorkshire rather than just passing through.

If you're camping at either The Dalesbridge Campsite or Orcaber Farm, both within five miles, this works perfectly as a morning or early afternoon expedition before returning for a proper meal. The proximity to Settle means you're never far from a decent pub either. Weather-dependent, but on a settled day it's time well spent.