Bush Howe

Bush Howe is a modest fell that rises to 1,410 metres above Kendal, offering surprisingly decent views for the effort required. The summit itself isn't dramatic - no dramatic rock formations or fell-top drama - but the walk rewards you with clean sightlines across the Kentmere Valley and reasonable visibility of the broader Lake District landscape on a decent day.

It's an honest walk rather than a spectacular one. Most people tackle it as part of a wider fell circuit rather than as a standalone trip, which tells you something. The ascent from the valley floor is steady and unrelenting without being brutal, taking perhaps ninety minutes to two hours depending on your fitness and how much you dawdle. Families with older children (teens onwards) would manage it fine; younger kids might find it a slog without particular summit payoff.

The real value is in combining Bush Howe with neighbouring peaks or using it as a quieter alternative to the more crowded Lake District summits. You won't battle queues here, and you'll see far fewer people than you would on Catbells or Helvellyn. Good boots are essential - the ground can be boggy in places and the paths aren't metalled.

If you're staying at Two Acre Glamping Pods nearby, this makes a straightforward morning or afternoon expedition without driving into busier parts of the National Park. It's the sort of walk that builds confidence if you're new to fell walking, rather than one you'll remember for years to come.