Cuckoos Nest

Scramble up this rocky outcrop above Bingley and you'll understand why locals nicknamed it Cuckoos Nest - it's a proper eyrie perched on the moor edge. The climb's steep enough to get your heart pumping, but nothing too taxing for reasonably fit walkers.

From the top, the Aire Valley spreads out below like a patchwork quilt. On clear days you can spot the cooling towers of Drax in the distance, while Bingley itself looks like a model village from this height. It's one of those spots where you feel like you're on top of Yorkshire.

Walkers and photographers get the most from this place - families with younger children might find the final scramble a bit much. The path from Harden Moor is well-trodden but can be boggy after rain, so decent boots are essential. Give yourself an hour each way from the nearest parking.

Being free and open all hours makes it a cracking addition to a Yorkshire Dales break. Several holiday parks sit within easy reach, including options near Bingley itself and up towards the moors. Just don't expect facilities - this is proper wild Yorkshire, where the only soundtrack is wind and the odd curlew call.