Wisp Hill

The walk up Wisp Hill takes roughly an hour from Skipton, and it's one of those peaks that rewards you without demanding Alpine fitness. The summit itself sits at a modest height, but the views across Wharfedale open up properly once you're near the top - you can see right down the valley towards Bolton Abbey and beyond. On a clear day it's genuinely absorbing; on a grey Yorkshire afternoon, it feels more like a bracing tramp than a scenic payoff.

Walkers will appreciate this one more than casual visitors. The path is straightforward enough - no scrambling or technical bits - but it's steady uphill, and the terrain gets boggy if it's been wet. Families with teenagers who don't mind a bit of effort will manage fine; younger kids might find the walk tedious without the promise of an ice cream at the top (which there won't be). History buffs will get less from Wisp Hill itself, though the broader Wharfedale area has plenty of medieval interest.

Best tackled from Wharfedale Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite, just 1.2 miles away, or Wood Nook a touch further out. Either gives you a solid base for a week exploring the dales without needing to drive far. Allow two to three hours door-to-door if you're camping nearby. Go in late spring or early autumn - summer weekends pull crowds onto the popular routes, and winter makes the descent slippery. It's not Instagram-famous, which is partly its charm.