Honey Joan Hill

The walk up Honey Joan Hill takes you out of Leeds proper and into proper Yorkshire moorland - nothing fancy, just good honest upland with views that stretch properly when the weather cooperates. It's a modest peak by any standard, but that's rather the point. You get the sensation of being somewhere remote without needing to drive three hours north.

The summit itself rewards a gentle climb with wide vistas across the surrounding hills and valleys. On a clear day you can make out the broader landscape that makes West Yorkshire worth exploring. The walk itself takes a couple of hours there and back depending on your pace and which route you fancy - there are various approaches from nearby villages, so you're not locked into one dull path.

This is proper walking territory rather than a tourist destination. Families with older kids will get something from it; younger ones might find it a bit of a slog for limited payoff. History buffs won't find much to grab onto here - it's about the land itself, not what happened on it. Walkers and fell runners are the natural audience.

You won't need to pay anything to climb it. Allow two to three hours depending on fitness and how many times you stop to catch your breath. Spring and autumn are best - summer can get muggy, winter brings the usual moorland weather.

If you're staying at Moor Valley Country Park or one of the other sites clustered nearby - Dobrudden, Esholt, Crook Farm - it makes a solid half-day addition to a park holiday rather than a standalone expedition. Fits neatly between breakfast and dinner, really.