Lodge Hill

Rising above the Worth Valley just west of Keighley, Lodge Hill delivers proper Yorkshire moorland walking with views that stretch clear across to the Pennines. The climb from the village below is steady rather than brutal, winding through bracken and heather before opening onto the broad summit plateau. From the top, you'll see Haworth spread below and the dark line of moors that inspired the Brontës stretching north and west.

Walkers will love the sense of space up here - this isn't a dramatic peak but more of a generous high point that rewards you with 360-degree views across the textile valleys and industrial towns below. The path is well-defined but can get boggy after rain, so decent boots are essential. Allow two hours for the round trip from the nearest parking.

Families with older children who enjoy a proper walk will find it manageable, though toddlers won't cope with the terrain. History enthusiasts might appreciate the industrial archaeology visible from the summit - old mill chimneys and the railway line that carried the Brontë sisters to their teaching posts.

For those staying at nearby parks like Brown Bank Caravan Park or the sites around Draughton Heights, Lodge Hill makes a decent half-day outing when the weather's clear. Just don't expect mountain drama - this is honest Yorkshire fell walking at its most straightforward.