Calders

The walk up to Calders from Kendal is straightforward enough, though the fell itself isn't what you'd call dramatic. It's a modest peak in the Lake District fringes - the sort of place locals nip up when they can't be bothered with the Scafell circus and the coach parties. From the top you get decent views across the surrounding countryside, nothing that'll stop your heart, but pleasant enough on a clear day. The approach is moorland terrain, boggy in places, firm underfoot when it's dry. Allow two hours if you're not rushing, less if you're fit.

Families with older kids will get on fine here. Younger ones might find it a bit relentless without the payoff of a famous summit or dramatic ridge. Walkers who like solitude tend to rate Calders - you won't queue for space at the top, and that's worth something. Bring decent boots because the path can be squelchy, and the weather changes fast up there.

If you're based at Two Acre Glamping Pods nearby, it's a logical half-day out that won't exhaust you before heading to busier spots elsewhere. The fell works well as a warm-up walk rather than a main event. Free to access, naturally - it's open ground. Early morning is best if you want clear views; afternoons often cloud over.