Middletown Recreation Ground

A modest green space just outside Skipton, Middletown Recreation Ground is exactly what its name suggests - nothing flashy, just a proper local spot where the Yorkshire countryside gets room to breathe. You're looking at grassland and a few natural features that make it worth a morning walk if you're camping nearby, though it won't keep you occupied for more than an hour or so.

It's the sort of place that rewards a quiet stroll rather than a planned outing. Dog walkers seem to favour it, and if you've got younger children who need to burn off energy between campsites, it does the job. The terrain is manageable - no steep climbs or technical paths - so it suits families wanting an easy leg-stretch.

The real value comes if you're based at one of the local campsite options. Draughton Heights is closest at under three miles away, while Catgill Farm and Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite give you quick access within five miles. If you're doing a longer stay in the Dales, you could build it into a morning before heading towards Bolton Abbey or exploring Skipton proper. Just don't expect it to be a standalone destination - it's more useful as part of a broader holiday routine than something to plan around.