St James' Church, Dalehead

The walk up to St James' Church at Dalehead is half the appeal, to be honest. You're climbing into proper limestone country near Settle, with the Pennines rising around you and views that just keep opening up as you gain height. The church itself is small, unassuming - a stone building that's been there since medieval times, though it's been worked on plenty since then. Inside, it's quiet and cool, the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think, which feels rare these days.

It works best if you're already out walking the fells around here rather than making a special trip just for the building. The real draw is combining it with a proper hike - the surrounding terrain is excellent for that. Families with decent walkers will find it a worthwhile destination; young kids might flag before the final push uphill. It's free to visit, which helps, and there's no faffing about with opening hours - you can call in when you're passing through the area.

If you're staying at Peaks and Pods or Calder Farm Camping nearby, you've got the perfect base for a morning ramble that takes in the church. Neither park is far from Settle itself, so you can split your time between the town and the upland walking. The church rewards the effort with its isolation and that particular kind of Yorkshire stone authenticity - nothing's been prettified or overdone. Allow a couple of hours for the walk up and back, depending on your pace and how long you dawdle with the views.