Wasset Fell

The walk up Wasset Fell from Leyburn is straightforward enough, but the payoff is proper stunning. You're looking at moorland views that stretch across Wensleydale - the sort of landscape that makes you understand why people get obsessed with the Yorkshire Dales. The fell itself isn't especially high or dramatic, but it commands the area well.

The approach is gentle, more a long ramble than a proper hike, which means it suits families who aren't after anything too strenuous. You won't be scrambling over rocks or wrestling with exposed ridges. Walkers who like to cover ground will appreciate the straightforward gradient and the fact you can knock this out in a couple of hours without rushing.

Go on a clear day - and I mean genuinely clear, not just "looks alright from the kitchen window" clear. The views are your main event here. Soft, rolling moorland in every direction, with the distinctive shape of Pen-y-ghent visible on a good day if you know where to look.

Stablefell Holidays is only a few miles away near Leyburn, which makes this a solid add-on if you're based there for a week in one of the area's holiday parks. It's the sort of walk that fits perfectly into a lazy afternoon, especially if you're after fresh air without the crowds you'd find on the better-known Dales peaks. Don't expect facilities at the top - bring what you need.