Blease Fell

The walk up Blease Fell from near Kendal is straightforward enough, nothing that will have you cursing your decision halfway up. The fell itself sits in that sweet spot between serious fell-walking and a decent afternoon's exercise - roughly 1,600 feet of elevation, doable in a couple of hours with time to potter about on top.

What you get for your effort is proper panoramic stuff. On a clear day, the views across the Lake District are genuinely worth the leg work. The summit isn't crowded or over-engineered with cairns and tourist signage, which feels refreshing. You'll see across to the bigger peaks if the visibility's decent, and the moorland approach has that empty, rolling quality that makes you remember why people walk in the first place.

Families with older kids will find it manageable - younger ones might struggle with the sustained climb, though the terrain's fairly good underfoot. History enthusiasts won't find much drama here in terms of ruins or ancient sites, but walkers after genuine fell experience rather than tourist hotspots will absolutely rate it.

Allow three hours return if you're taking your time and stopping on top. The nearest proper base for a park holiday would be Two Acre Glamping Pods, just over three miles away - ideal if you're after a few days of fell-walking combined with something less rugged at night. Weather can turn quickly up here, so check conditions beforehand. It's free to walk, obviously, and there's no appointed season - though winter requires proper kit and experience.