Cam West End

The walk up Cam West End rewards you with one of the Settle area's most straightforward fell summits - no technical scrambling, just good honest hiking. You're looking at roughly 500 metres of elevation gain from the village, which sounds more than it plays out once you're on the fell side.

The moorland opens up properly once you clear the initial woodland section. In clear weather, the views west toward the Pennines genuinely justify the effort, and the peak itself sits at 603 metres with enough space to sit and actually enjoy your sandwich without perching on a knife-edge. The route is well-trodden enough that you won't get lost, but it's never overcrowded like some of the Lake District honeypots.

Walkers after a solid few hours on the fells will find this properly satisfying. It's not the sort of walk that demands fell boots and GPS - sturdy trainers and common sense will see you right - which suits families with older kids who want something with genuine views but nothing too savage. The Settle area has that perfect mix of proper walking and manageable distances, and Cam West End slots neatly into a long weekend exploring the surrounding peaks.

Stablefell Holidays and Campsite sits just six miles away and makes a logical base if you're settling in for a few days. Philpin Farm Campsite over at five miles offers another solid option. Both work well for walkers wanting easy access to the broader fell network without the tourist crush of the honeypot destinations.