Parson's Pulpit

You'll spot Parson's Pulpit long before you reach it - that distinctive rocky outcrop rising abruptly from the moorland above Skipton, impossible to miss once you know what you're looking at. It's a modest peak by Pennine standards, but what it lacks in height it makes up for in character. The rock formation itself is the draw: a natural stone platform that genuinely does resemble a pulpit, which is how it got its rather brilliant name. The walk up is straightforward enough, manageable for most fitness levels, and the views across Wharfedale and toward Pendle Hill are proper rewarding. On a clear day you can see for miles - proper Yorkshire fell country stretching out below you.

Historically minded walkers will appreciate the place more than most, though families with older children find it a good stopping point on a longer moorland circuit. It's the kind of spot that doesn't demand hours of your time - give yourself thirty to forty-five minutes to reach it from nearby car parks, take some photos, and head back down. You won't find facilities up here, so bring water.

It sits well within a park-based holiday across the area. Malham Glamping Pods and Wood Nook Caravan Park both sit within easy striking distance, placing you perfectly for tackling this alongside other classic Craven walks. Early morning visits mean fewer people and that golden light hitting the stone just right. It's honest, unpretentious walking - exactly what the Yorkshire moors do best.