Moorber Hill

The walk up Moorber Hill proper rewards you with views that stretch across the Pennines - on a clear day you can see for miles. It's not a massive peak, but that's precisely why it works so well as a half-day excursion from Skipton. The climb is steady rather than brutal, taking most people around an hour to the summit depending on fitness and how many times you stop to catch your breath.

What you get at the top is honest moorland scenery. Heather, rough grassland, and that particular Yorkshire silence you only find away from the towns. The actual trig point is modest, but the panorama justifies the effort - Pendle Hill shows itself on good days, and the patchwork of fields below tells you exactly where you've come from.

This suits walkers after something straightforward without needing a full day's commitment. It's not a destination for young children who'll demand constant entertainment, but teenagers keen to bag a peak will find it satisfying enough. The path is well-trodden and reasonably maintained, though it gets boggy after rain so proper boots matter.

If you're staying at Malham Glamping Pods nearby, Moorber Hill makes an ideal morning walk before heading to explore the village and surrounding dale. There's no visitor infrastructure on the hill itself - bring water and a sandwich. Free to access, obviously. Go when the weather's settled rather than when the clouds are sitting low, otherwise you're just climbing into mist.