Maw Stones Hill

The walk up Maw Stones Hill, just outside Keighley, rewards you with proper moorland views across the Pennines - nothing fancy, but genuinely worth your time if you're in the area. It's a straightforward fell-walking climb rather than a stroll. You're looking at maybe two hours up and down, depending on your pace and where you start from. The summit itself is modest - no trig point, no cafe - but the views south towards Bronte Country are decent on a clear day, and you get that real sense of being out on working moorland rather than manicured parkland.

This is one for walkers, primarily. Not a destination to drag reluctant kids to, but if you've got teenagers who can manage a proper fell walk without complaining, they'll find it satisfying. The terrain's rough underfoot in places and it can get boggy after rain, so proper boots aren't just a good idea - they're essential. The access from Keighley is straightforward enough, though parking requires a bit of local knowledge; heading towards Haworth and Trawden will get you in the right ballpark.

If you're camping at Shay Gate Farm Campsite or Trawden Forest Glamping nearby, Maw Stones makes an excellent morning outing. It's close enough that you don't lose half a day driving, but far enough from the usual tourist trails that you might actually have the summit to yourself. Bronte Country Park sits a few miles south if you want to combine this with more structured walking - though honestly, the windswept moors around Maw Stones feel more authentic.