Bull Copy Wood

Bull Cop Wood sits just outside Settle, a proper pocket of woodland that's easy to miss if you're just passing through the Dales. It's the sort of place locals know about - a walking destination rather than a tourist trap, with decent paths threading through mixed woodland and open views across the surrounding moorland.

What you get here depends on what you're after. The woodland itself is pleasant enough for a ramble, maybe forty minutes to an hour round trip, and it's the kind of spot where you'll see more dog walkers than other tourists. The views from the higher sections are decent without being spectacular - you're looking out over the Ribble Valley, which has a certain quiet appeal if you're not expecting drama.

Walkers will find it worthwhile, particularly as a break from the bigger honeypot walks in the Yorkshire Dales. Families with youngsters might manage an hour before boredom sets in. It's not a destination visit, more of a supplement - something to do on the morning of a day when the main attractions are booked solid or you just want to stretch your legs without the crowds.

If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots like Peaks and Pods or Calder Farm, Bull Cop Wood makes for an easy morning excursion before heading into Settle town for lunch. Free access, no facilities to speak of, so come prepared. Best visited on a clear day when the views actually justify the walk up.