Cock Hill

The walk up Cock Hill rewards you with proper views across the Worth Valley, and it's the kind of spot where you understand why the Brontës wandered these moors. Near Keighley, this modest peak doesn't demand much - an hour or so of your time, decent boots, and a head for heights if you're uncomfortable on steep ground. The climb's straightforward enough, tracking through rough moorland with stone walls guiding you most of the way. What catches you is the clarity of the vista once you're up there. South towards Haworth, north across the valley floor, and west into proper Pennine country. On a clear day it's genuinely worth the detour.

Families with teenagers will find it manageable. Younger kids might flag on the final push - it's steeper than it looks from below. The moorland can be boggy after rain, so time your visit carefully. There's no visitor facility, no cafe, nothing really except the walk itself and the wind. Free to access, obviously. Allow two to three hours if you're not moving fast.

If you're camping at Upwood Holiday Park or Old Chamber Camping just down the road, Cock Hill makes a proper morning out before breakfast. The Bronte Country Park over at Haworth is close enough for a second stop, though that's rather more polished than this raw moorland experience. Come early to beat the weekend crowds, and bring water - there's nothing on the hill itself.