Hey Hill

The walk up Hey Hill from Skipton side is a proper straightforward climb - nothing technical, but you'll feel it in your legs by the top. It's the kind of fell that rewards you without demanding a full day's commitment, which makes it ideal if you're based at one of the nearby holiday parks and want to stretch your calves without disappearing into the hills until dusk.

What you get is genuine moorland walking rather than dramatic peaks. The summit itself sits at around 350 metres, giving you panoramic views across the Yorkshire Dales that open up gradually as you climb. On a clear day you can see proper distance - the surrounding fells roll away in layers, and Skipton's easy enough to spot below. It's bleak, windswept terrain once you're up there, which is exactly the point.

Walkers will get the most from this one - it's not a "go and look at something" attraction, it's about being in the landscape itself. Kids manage it fine if they're used to walking, though there's not much to do once you've reached the top beyond admiring the view and eating a sandwich. Budget ninety minutes round trip from the car park near Skipton.

If you're staying at Coxons Farm or Thornton Hall - both within five miles - this works brilliantly as a half-day excursion. The path's clear enough, the height gain's manageable, and you're back for a proper lunch. Worth it for the leg-stretching alone.