Mumbo Jumbo

Mumbo Jumbo is one of those Yorkshire landmarks that makes you scratch your head a bit - part folly, part curiosity, entirely odd. It's a striking stone structure that rises up from the North Yorkshire landscape with absolutely no apology for its existence, and honestly, that's rather the point. The name alone should tell you this was built by someone with a sense of humour and deep pockets.

What you actually do here is walk up to it, walk round it, and decide whether you think it's brilliant or barking mad. Most people land somewhere in between. It's the sort of place you visit because it's there, because it's daft, and because it makes for a decent photo if the light's right. Plan on twenty minutes unless you're the type to sit and contemplate the eccentricity of Victorian landowners at length.

If you're caravan-based at Black Bull or Westgate Carr Farm - both within easy striking distance - it's a decent morning potter. Won't keep walkers satisfied for hours, but makes a solid pit-stop between proper hikes in the area. Worth visiting if you're already exploring North Yorkshire's weirder attractions; less essential if you're time-pressed.

The location means you're well-positioned for the nearby parks if you want to base yourself somewhere and explore the wider region. Check ahead for access details - these sorts of landmarks can sometimes be on private land with variable opening arrangements.