Seaty Hill

The walk up Seaty Hill takes you out of Skipton's bustle and into proper Dales country in about twenty minutes. It's not a dramatic summit - more of a steady climb through farmland that builds rather than exhausts you. The views across Wharfedale open up gradually as you gain height, and on a clear day you're looking at miles of rolling moorland and stone walls stretching toward the horizon.

This one suits walkers who want a proper outing without needing a full day. You'll pass through working farms and across open access land, so respect the gates and stick to marked paths. The ground can be boggy after rain, so decent boots matter. Allow a couple of hours there and back if you're taking it slowly and stopping for the views.

Stay at one of the nearby parks - Malham Glamping Pods sits closest at just a mile and a half away, making this a natural morning walk before breakfast. Wood Nook and Wharfedale are both within easy reach if you're based slightly further out. The Dales around here offer endless walking, and Seaty works well as a warm-up hill or a gentle day between more ambitious peaks. It's free to access and best visited when the weather's settled - fog rolls in fast up here and the charm rather disappears when you can't see beyond the next field.