Great Pock Stones

The walk up to Great Pock Stones from Skipton takes you onto proper moorland - the kind of place where you can see for miles once you've earned it. These are two weathered gritstone outcrops that sit on the ridge, nothing fancy, but they're genuinely worth the effort if you're already in North Yorkshire doing the walking thing.

The route itself is the main draw here, really. You're climbing through open country with views toward Pendle Hill and across the Dales - it's the sort of walk that reminds you why people move to Yorkshire and never leave. The stones themselves are modest; don't expect dramatic peaks or anything archaeological. What you get is a proper vantage point and a sense of having done something.

This works best for walkers with decent legs and decent weather. Kids will find it tough unless they're the hardy type - it's a solid few hours round trip depending on where you start. On a clear day it's excellent; in cloud it's just a slog to some rocks. That said, the landscape around here rewards exploration whether or not the stones themselves thrill you.

Stay at Howgill Lodge, Breaks Fold Farm, or Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite - all within three and a half miles - and you can make it part of a wider walking trip through the area. Skipton town itself is close enough for supplies and a decent pub afterwards. Free to visit, obviously. Allow a full morning or afternoon depending on fitness and how many other peaks you're tackling.