Pincher Hill

The walk up Pincher Hill rewards you with proper Yorkshire moorland views that justify the scramble. It's not Pen-y-Ghent or anything dramatic, but on a clear day you can see across to Nidderdale and beyond - the kind of vista that makes sense of why people bother getting their boots muddy.

There's nothing to do at the top except stand there and look about. That's rather the point. The climb itself takes maybe 45 minutes from the main approach near Harrogate, and the ground gets steep enough to require actual effort without being technical. Families with walkers aged eight plus will manage it fine. Younger kids might find it tedious unless they're already into that sort of thing.

Go in autumn or winter when the heather's bronze and the air's crisp - summer crowds can turn it into a bit of a slog with half of Harrogate's joggers pounding the same path. Early morning is considerably better. The whole outing, including a breather at the top and a slow descent, takes around two hours.

If you're based at Breaks Fold Farm Glamping just five miles away, this makes a natural morning walk before heading elsewhere. It's the type of spot that works best as part of a wider Nidderdale itinerary rather than a destination in itself. Worth doing if you're already in the area, but don't reshape your trip around it.