Hollins Ground Hill

The walk up Hollins Ground Hill rewards you with proper Pennine views - moorland stretching out to the horizon, with Skipton's medieval skyline visible on clear days. It's not a dramatic peak by any stretch, but that's partly what makes it good. No mad scrambles, no crowds queuing for selfies at the summit, just a straightforward fell walk that takes the better part of an hour from the base.

The terrain is typical moorland - grass underfoot, a few boggy patches you'll want to sidestep, and the kind of wind that comes at you sideways. Walkers make up the bulk of visitors, particularly those tackling longer routes across the Dales. Families with reasonable stamina will manage it fine; younger kids might find the final push a bit steep for what it is.

Go on a clear day. Sounds obvious, but mist rolls in here fast and you'll lose the whole point. Spring through early autumn works best - winter can turn the paths into genuine mud.

If you're based at one of the glamping spots nearby - Malham Glamping Pods sits closest at under three miles away - this makes a cracking morning or afternoon outing. Combine it with a walk around Malham village itself or push on to nearby peaks if you've got the legs for it. The broader Dales landscape means you're never short of walking options, so treating Hollins Ground Hill as one piece of a bigger day works better than making it a destination in its own right.