Ogdens Tooth

A weathered outcrop of millstone grit rising from the moorland near Keighley, Ogdens Tooth is one of those Yorkshire landmarks that stops you mid-walk and makes you actually look up. The rock formation juts skyward like a broken tooth - hence the name - and sits on accessible moorland where you can reach it without too much faffing about.

It's the sort of place walkers stumble upon rather than plan for, which is probably how it should be. The stone has that raw, unadorned character you find across the Pennines - no interpretive boards, no cafe, just the rock and the views across to Haworth and beyond. Depending on the light and weather, it looks properly dramatic or rather ordinary. Go on a clear day and you'll understand why people bother; go in drizzle and you might wonder what all the fuss is about.

Historically it marked boundaries and served as a local landmark for centuries - the kind of thing moorland communities would reference when giving directions. Getting there involves a decent moorland walk from Keighley, so bring proper boots and check the weather forecast beforehand. An hour's exploration if you're leisurely about it.

If you're camped at Upwood or Two Acre nearby, it slots nicely into a wider moorland walk rather than being a destination in itself. The real appeal is the wider landscape - this is Bronte Country, after all - and Ogdens Tooth just happens to be a proper focal point worth the detour.