Set deep in ‘limestone country’, this distinctive, yet little-explored, dome-shaped peak hides a secret history that is yet to be unearthed.

For most people, the association between walking outside and improved mental health became starkly evident during the pandemic. However in the past few years, scientists and doctors have been slowly uncovering and quantifying the benefits that the outdoors has not only on people’s health, but also their effectiveness at, and enjoyment of work

Here are 7 reasons why you should log off, put on the walking boots, dress for the weather and head for the hills.

A distinctively-shaped peak that resembles a mini Pen-y-Ghent from some angles, Little Whernside is a remote hill that straddles the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale.

A firm favourite of many, this instantly recognisable peak in the Yorkshire Dales provides not only a challenging hill walking experience but also plenty of natural sites and ancient history.

A remote summit at the head of Dentdale, Great Knoutberry Hill offers splendid views of the nearby Yorkshire Three Peaks, and on a clear day, a panoramic view which is basically a ‘who’s who’ of the peaks of northern England

One of the most popular destinations in the Peak District, Mam Tor provides history, legend plus a fantastic ridge walking experience, with expansive views into both the Edale and Hope valleys.

A relatively low summit within easy reach of the populat tourist destination of Bolton Abbey, Simon’s Seat’s commanding position above Wharfedale below, and 360 degree panormaic views gives the impression of somerthing far higher.

The idea, that there was an optimum split between your time working and time spent on your 'life' (often touted as '50-50'), resonates with almost every adult who has had to tread the line between freedom and responsibility.

But is it time to put the idea to bed?

Norton Tower is the ruin of what was likely to be a hunting lodge, built by Richard Norton in around 1540. A maze of rabbit warrens (with somewhat tame rabbits) criss-cross the land around the tower, with the area also popular at the time for deer hunting.

A common upland flower that is actually part of the violet family, the Mountain Pansy is the largest of Britain’s native pansies. Most commonly seen in late Spring/Summer, it is common in the hills of northern England and Scotland. particulalry on grassland near limestone.

Mulling over a career change? It's interesting to see that a lot of the advice I see is of the 'grass isn't always greener' ilk.

Most famous as one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, this mini-mountain contains plenty of fun in its own right, either as a challenging, yet short adventure with the kids, or for longer expeditions involving the remote, yet enchanting Pen-y-Ghent Gill to the east, or the seldom-visited Plover Hill to the north.

This often-neglected buttress lies less than 1km from the summit of England’s highest mountain, but tough terrain, its lack of classification as a Wainwright, means anyone who takes the time to visit the summit will often have it to themselves.

Literally meaning ‘Hill Hill Hill’, this isolated summit’s recognisable shape and seemingly ever-presence on the horizon throughout the Yorkshire Dales, West Pennine Moors, Lancashire, the Peak District means it certainly lives up to its name.

The highest summit in the Peak District (if you can find the summit, that is), Kinder Scout packs a mighty punch in terms of scenery and points of interest, and provides the terrain for a range of epic outdoor activities.

An imposing and pathless peak situated in the eastern Howgill Fells, the challenge of the reaching the summit of Yarlside is far surpassed by the sense of achievement at reaching the top.

No relation to the more famous summit which heads up the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Great Whernside is still one of the Yorkshire Dales’ highest summits.

Meugher’s charm lies in its remoteness. On days where the honey pots of the Dales can turn a hike into a procession, you’re likely to see very few - if any - pilgrims to this oddity, which lies close to England’s furtherst location from a public road.

Wild Boar Fell is the 4th highest trig point in the Yorkhire Dales. Despite this, it’s also one of the lesser-known ones, so relatively quiet, but is a dramatic sight and a real treat to anyone who ventures out this far.

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