Green Haw Hill

The walk up Green Haw Hill from Skipton direction isn't particularly long, but it's steep enough that you'll feel it in your legs by the top. The fell itself sits at around 340 metres, modest by Yorkshire standards, yet it commands proper views across the Dales once you've made the effort. On a clear day you can see right out across the limestone country - the kind of vista that makes you understand why people bother with peaks that don't require technical kit or full-day expeditions.

It's a walker's outing rather than a sightseeing destination. The route is straightforward fell terrain, nothing technical, but you need reasonable boots and decent weather because exposure on the higher sections means wind can be an issue. Most people allow two to three hours from the nearest parking, though fit walkers will manage it faster. The fell itself isn't crowded - you'll see the occasional group but nothing like the honeypot walks closer to the tourist centres.

Families with older children will manage it fine; younger kids might find the climb tedious. The real appeal is for those who want a genuine moorland walk without committing to a full day in the hills. If you're staying at Howgill Lodge or Bolton Abbey Estate, Green Haw Hill makes a cracking half-day option that won't monopolise your time. It works well paired with exploring Skipton itself - town, walk, done by afternoon. Best visited outside peak season when the ground's firmest and the fells feel less pressured.