Green Hackeber Hill

The walk up Green Hackeber Hill from Settle takes you through proper Yorkshire limestone country, with views that stretch across the Ribble Valley if you time it right and the weather plays ball. It's not a brutal climb - more of a steady trudge through moorland and fell - but the summit reward is genuine: on a clear day you can see for miles across the dales.

This one's for walkers who want something straightforward without needing a full day's expedition. The peak itself isn't dramatic, but the landscape around it tells you everything about northern England's geology and farming heritage. You'll pass through dry stone walls and patches of heather, and depending on the season, might spot curlews or lapwings. The whole thing takes a couple of hours if you're not dawdling.

Getting there is simple enough from Settle - it's a local hill rather than a major destination, which means fewer crowds than you'd find queuing up somewhere more famous. The approach is gentle enough for reasonably fit families with older kids, though muddy after rain. Winter visits are doable but bring proper boots.

If you're staying at Ribblesdale Pods or Philpin Farm Campsite nearby, this makes an excellent morning or afternoon circuit before heading back for a proper meal. It's not a must-do in the way some peaks are, but it's exactly the sort of straightforward, unglamorous walk that reminds you why people come to the Yorkshire Dales in the first place.