Sugarwell Hill

The walk up Sugarwell Hill takes you out of Leeds proper and into proper Yorkshire moorland within half an hour. It's not a dramatic peak - you won't be gasping at vertiginous drops or dodging fell walkers - but that's rather the point. This is accessible, straightforward walking that rewards you with genuine views across West Yorkshire without requiring scrambling boots or a head for heights.

You're looking at an hour there and back if you're not dawdling, though most people take longer because the moorland around here is genuinely pleasant to wander through. The summit itself is modest - no cairn, no shelter, just the satisfaction of having climbed to a high point and seeing Leeds sprawl out below. Families with primary school kids will manage it fine, though it's a bit dull if your children demand dramatic vistas or interesting rock formations.

What makes it useful for a caravan holiday is the location. You're only five minutes from Glenfield or Moor Lodge if you're based at one of the nearby parks. It fills an afternoon without consuming your whole day, which matters when you've got a site to get back to. Go when the weather's decent - there's nothing here to justify a trudge in drizzle. The moorland can feel bleak in poor conditions, and the walk becomes a slog rather than a pleasure. Summer weekends can draw a decent crowd, so mid-week visits feel less busy. Free to access, naturally, and parking is typically found on lanes near the start of the walk. Solid stuff, but don't expect anything revolutionary.