Memorial to William Busfeild Ferrand

A stone monument high on the moors above Bingley marks the spot where William Busfeild Ferrand once stood - or at least, that's what the locals will tell you. This Victorian-era memorial sits on moorland that demands a proper walk to reach it, which is half the point. Ferrand was a local landowner and politician who clearly made enough of an impression that someone thought he deserved a monument on the hilltops.

The memorial itself is modest - not the sort of thing that'll stop you in your tracks unless you're genuinely interested in 19th-century Yorkshire figures. But the walk there is the real draw. You're on open moorland with decent views back towards Bingley, and it's the kind of place where you'll see more sheep than tourists. The surrounding area is proper hiking country, so if you're tackling this, plan an hour or two and wear decent boots.

History enthusiasts will get more from it than casual visitors, but walkers will appreciate the excuse to explore the hills around Bingley. It's free to access - you're just wandering onto moorland - though getting the full story might require a bit of local knowledge or a trip to nearby Bronte Country Park where the visitor facilities are better. If you're staying at Woodsworth Exploring or Upwood Holiday Park, this sits well within a morning's outing. Not a destination in itself, but a worthwhile waypoint on a Yorkshire walking holiday.