Sell Gill Hill

The walk up Sell Gill Hill rewards you with proper views across Ribblesdale, especially if you time it right and get clear skies. It's not a brutal climb - more of a steady pull from Settle - but it's steep enough that you'll feel it in your legs by the top. The hill itself is modest in height but commands the landscape in a way that catches you off guard.

What you're doing here is pure Yorkshire fell walking. The summit gives you sight lines down the valley towards Pen-y-ghent and across to the Pennine backbone. On a decent day, it's the kind of spot where you stop and actually look around rather than just ticking it off. The route isn't technical - just good boots and reasonable fitness will do it - so families with older kids who don't mind a proper walk will manage fine. Younger ones might find the push tedious.

The whole thing takes a couple of hours from Settle town centre, including time to catch your breath at the top. Settle itself is compact and worth a wander - proper market town feel with decent cafes. If you're based at one of the nearby pods or campsites - Ribblesdale Pods is just fifteen minutes away - it's an ideal morning or early afternoon outing before you head back for a late lunch.

Go on a clear weekday if you can. The hill gets busier at weekends, and honestly, the views are the whole point here.