Highwood Brow

The walk up to Highwood Brow rewards you with views across North Yorkshire that justify the leg work - especially if you've pitched up at one of the nearby parks for the weekend. It's a proper vantage point looking out over the Vale of Pickering, the kind of spot where you suddenly understand why people have lived here for centuries. The climb isn't brutal, though it's not a gentle stroll either. Most people allow 30 to 45 minutes depending on fitness and how often you stop to catch your breath or check your phone for signal.

This is fundamentally a walker's destination. If you're staying at Prospect House Farm Glamping or the Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club, it makes an excellent half-day outing. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might grumble on the way up. The real audience here is anyone who's come to North Yorkshire wanting to get above the hedgerows and see the landscape properly.

There's no visitor centre, no cafe, no facilities at the top - you're getting the raw view and the walk. That's its appeal, honestly. Go early if you can, before the light flattens the distance. The nearest proper facilities and shops are back in Scarborough, so stock up beforehand. Free to access, free to enjoy, and worth the effort if you're into horizons rather than attractions.