Long Ridge End

The walk up from Ilkley rewards you with proper Yorkshire Dales views from this modest but well-positioned peak. Long Ridge End sits at a decent height above the town, giving you sweeping vistas across Wharfedale and the surrounding moorland without requiring a full day's commitment.

Families with older children will manage the ascent fine - it's a steady climb rather than anything too punishing. The path can get muddy after rain, so decent boots are essential. On a clear day, you'll see for miles across the dale, making it well worth the effort.

Most walkers allow about two hours return from Ilkley centre, though keen hikers often combine it with longer routes across the moor. The summit itself isn't dramatic - more of a grassy plateau - but the panoramic views more than compensate.

For families staying at nearby sites like Brown Bank Caravan Park or Olicana Park, this makes a cracking half-day walk. The beauty is you can judge the weather from your pitch and decide whether it's worth the climb. If you're based at one of the more distant parks like Bronte Country Park, you might prefer tackling the higher fells instead. But for a taste of proper Yorkshire moorland without the full commitment, Long Ridge End delivers.