Sheep Hill

Sheep Hill isn't going to take your breath away with altitude - it's a modest fell sitting above Skipton way that rewards a straightforward walk rather than a technical scramble. You get proper views across the Craven district once you're up there, nothing dramatic, but the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people live in Lancashire and don't feel the need to move on.

The walk itself is accessible enough for families with older kids, though younger ones might grumble about the final push depending on the route you take. Allow a couple of hours return from the nearest approach - it's not the sort of thing where you spend all day faffing about. The fell is free to access, naturally, and there's no visitor infrastructure up top, so come prepared with water and something to eat if you want to sit and take in the view properly.

It works well as a half-day outing if you're based at Draughton Heights Campsite or Brown Bank Caravan Park, both within striking distance. Couple it with time in Skipton itself - the market town has decent shops and cafes - and you've got a solid little break. Honestly, Sheep Hill is the sort of walk you do because it's there and convenient, not because it's a pilgrimage destination. But that's the charm of it. Real, unpretentious, and a genuine bit of fell walking without the crowds you'd hit on something more famous.