Brats Hill

The walk up Brats Hill from Holmrook takes about forty minutes if you're reasonably fit, and it's one of those summits that punches above its weight for effort expended. You get proper views across the Cumbrian fells and down towards the coast - on a clear day you can see right across to the Irish Sea. It's not a fell walk that's going to break you, which makes it ideal for families with older kids or anyone after a straightforward afternoon outing.

What strikes you most is how quiet it usually is. The path's well-trodden but you won't be queuing at the summit or navigating crowds. The terrain's a mix of moorland and rough grass, nothing technical, though it can be boggy lower down so decent boots matter. Allow a couple of hours all-in if you're taking photos or just enjoying the stillness at the top.

If you're camping at Fisherground Campsite just down the road, this makes an excellent morning or late-afternoon adventure to get some elevation and air into your legs without committing to a full day in the mountains. It works equally well as a standalone walk from the village. The best times are late spring through early autumn when the ground's drier and the light holds longer into the evening. Worth doing.