Sentry Hill

The walk up Sentry Hill near Keighley is straightforward moorland rambling - nothing fancy, but genuinely rewarding if you're after some proper Yorkshire air and views that stretch for miles. You're looking at a modest peak by any measure, yet it commands the landscape around here with the kind of authority that makes you understand why someone once thought it worth watching from. The summit gives you panoramic views across Airedale and beyond, the kind of thing that justifies a weekend in the Pennines.

It's ideal for walkers who want an hour or two without the scrambling and exposure of the bigger peaks. Families with reasonably confident legs will manage it fine - kids who can sustain a steady climb on good paths will get a real sense of achievement from this one. The moorland itself is classic West Yorkshire: heather, bracken, open sky. Weather matters here more than most places - catch it on a clear day and you'll remember it; come in cloud and you're just hiking in fog.

Park up near Keighley and this becomes a natural fit with the surrounding countryside. Upwood Holiday Park sits barely a mile away, making it an easy base for combining a proper walk with everything else the area offers. There's no entrance fee or faffing about with facilities - just a walk that feels genuine and unpackaged. Allow two to three hours return depending on fitness, and go early to beat whatever weather's brewing.