The Penny Bun

There’s an unrivalled sense of purpose to this place, part of the Denton Reserve – a large estate addressing biodiversity crisis, flood management and the production of sustainable food. Named after a delicious wild mushroom, the inn is decorated in shades of brown and relaxing earthy tones. Three snug areas (no TVs) have wooden settles, books, scrabble, chess and checkers.

The oft-changing menu includes beef, lamb and chicken reared on the estate and there are some pub favourites along with a few surprises and some very good pies – lovely to accompany them with a pint of Landlord or Ossett White Rat. A breakfast hamper is brought to your bedroom door – granola, fruit salad and compote, fresh pastries – so you can sleep in, and the beds are sumptuous. If you’re still peckish you’ll find a treats cupboard on the landing.

Hikes in the Yorkshire Dales are very special indeed so fill your lungs with good air.