Peat House Hill

The walk up Peat House Hill from Skipton isn't dramatic - no jagged ridges or Alpine theatrics. What you get instead is a proper Yorkshire fell experience: moorland that opens up in layers, limestone outcrops catching the light, and views across the Dales that just keep expanding as you climb. The summit itself is modest in height but commanding in presence.

This is walker country, full stop. The paths are well-trodden and straightforward enough, though the moorland terrain means you'll want decent boots. The walk takes between two and three hours depending on your pace and which route you take from Skipton. On a clear day the visibility is excellent - you'll pick out Pen-y-ghent and Whernside away to the west. In poor weather it becomes a proper moorland trudge, which some people find atmospheric and others find tedious.

Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might struggle with the length and lack of obvious features at the top. History buffs won't find much to chew on - it's landscape rather than heritage. But for anyone wanting a solid Pennine walk without the commitment of the Three Peaks, Peat House Hill delivers.

Since the nearest accommodation clusters around Skipton - Howgill Lodge and Breaks Fold Farm Glamping are both within easy reach - you could pair this with a broader Dales walking holiday. The town itself has enough restaurants and shops to make base camp comfortable.