Dolmire Hill

The walk up Dolmire Hill isn't particularly demanding, which is precisely why it's so good for a proper half-day outing from Skipton. You're looking at a straightforward ascent that takes most people under an hour, with the reward being decent views across Wharfedale once you reach the top - nothing dramatic, but a genuine sense of having gone somewhere.

This is fell-walking territory, not a stroll, so proper boots matter even though it's relatively modest height. The landscape around here is classic Yorkshire - rough moorland, stone walls, the occasional farm track. If the weather's clear you can see far enough to make it worth the effort. On a grey day, it's less compelling, though the walk itself remains sound.

Families with kids who've done a few hills will manage it fine. Serious walkers might find it a bit short, though it links nicely with the broader Wharfedale walking network if you want to make a longer day of it. The climb keeps you honest without being brutal.

Free to access, naturally. Allow ninety minutes if you're taking it steady and actually bothering to look at the view. It's the sort of place that fills the gap between a lazy morning and a proper mountain expedition - perfect if you're camped at Wood Nook or Wharfedale just down the road. Both are excellent bases, and this gives you exactly the kind of leg-stretcher that makes a caravan holiday work.