Limekiln Hill

The walk up Limekiln Hill from Leyburn rewards you with proper countryside views across Wensleydale - nothing pretentious about it, just solid Yorkshire fell walking. The summit itself sits at a modest height, but the approach is what makes it worthwhile. You're rewinding through centuries here: the limekilns dotted about the hillside are Victorian relics, evidence of the limestone industry that once thrived in these dales.

It's a straightforward walk, taking about an hour from the town depending on your pace and how often you stop to look back. The actual climb isn't brutal - more steady than steep - though the final push to the top will get your heart going a bit. On a clear day you can see proper far. On a grey day, which is more likely, it's moody and atmospheric in that way only the Dales manage.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a destination for a half-hour leg stretch, but it's entirely manageable for anyone with reasonable fitness who fancies a decent morning or afternoon out. Kids aged ten and up would likely enjoy it without complaining too much.

Staying nearby at one of the glamping spots - Coxons Farm is closest at just over two miles away - gives you the perfect base for exploring the wider Dales. Pair it with Malham or walks around Wharfedale, and you've got a solid long-weekend programme. Free to walk, obviously, and you can head up whenever you fancy.