White Hillock

Getting to White Hillock requires a bit of effort, which is precisely why most visitors to the Skipton area miss it entirely. This Bronze Age burial mound sits on open moorland north of town, and what you're actually looking at is a low, grass-covered earthwork - the kind of thing you'd walk past without thinking if you didn't know what it was. But that's the draw for archaeology types and anyone interested in how people lived thousands of years ago on the Yorkshire Moors.

The walk itself is the real attraction. It's moorland terrain, so bring proper boots and go when the ground isn't waterlogged. The views across Wharfedale are genuinely excellent, especially on a clear day when you can see for miles. Allow a couple of hours to get there and back from Skipton, including time to stand around wondering whether you're looking at the right bump in the ground.

Families might find it a bit underwhelming if you're expecting something visitor-centre-shaped. Kids who enjoy hiking and spotting ancient sites will get something from it, but there's no interpretation board or facilities. It's free and open year-round as far as anyone can tell, though calling ahead to Skipton tourist office wouldn't hurt if you want official confirmation.

If you're camped at Wharfedale or Wood Nook, White Hillock works as a morning excursion before heading to bigger attractions. Worth combining with walks around the Dales themselves - the moor isn't the draw here so much as proving you can find the thing.