Whanoe Hill

The walk up Whanoe Hill rewards you with proper views across the Pennines - the sort of vista that makes you understand why people bother with Yorkshire at all. It's a modest peak by most standards, but from Skipton it makes for a decent afternoon out, especially if you're already camped nearby at Thornton Hall or one of the glamping spots dotted around the area.

The climb itself isn't punishing. You'll be looking at a couple of hours round trip depending on your pace and where you start from. The real appeal is the walking itself rather than any dramatic summit building or landmark - just open moorland, decent paths, and that North West light that makes everything look slightly more dramatic than it probably is.

Walkers will get the most from this. It's the sort of hill you do because you're in the area and the weather's turned decent, not because you've flown in specially to bag it. Early morning goes, before the Skipton day-trippers get going, is your best bet for peace.

If you're staying at Holgates Ribble Valley or Shay Gate Farm further afield, it's worth the drive over. Pair it with a proper walk around the Yorkshire Dales - there's better infrastructure and more to do once you're off the hill. It's free, naturally. Bring decent boots though. The ground gets boggy.