Ancrow Brow

The walk up Ancrow Brow doesn't take long, but the effort pays off the moment you crest the top and the Lake District sprawls out before you. It's a proper little peak near Kendal - nothing dramatic, nothing that'll leave you gasping for breath, but it rewards you with views across the fells that justify the climb.

The summit itself is modest. There's a cairn marking the top, and on a clear day you can pick out the major peaks around you. What makes it work is the accessibility. This isn't a gruelling slog that'll exhaust young kids or older walkers - it's the sort of fell that gives you the satisfaction of height gain without the punishment. Most people allow an hour to ninety minutes for the whole outing, depending on fitness and how long you linger at the top.

Historically it's nothing special - no dramatic stories or ancient sites - so it's best suited to walkers after a quick fell experience rather than those hunting for heritage or archaeology. Families with primary-school age children do well here; teenagers might find it a touch tame unless they're keen on views.

If you're staying at Parkdean Resorts Limefitt or the Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site, both within six miles, Ancrow Brow makes a sensible morning or afternoon addition to your Lake District holiday. Park near Kendal and you're looking at a straightforward approach. Free to visit, obviously - it's open fell.