Citron Seat

The walk up to Citron Seat rewards you with proper fell views across Teesdale - the sort of panorama that makes the huffing and puffing worthwhile. It's a modest peak rather than a dramatic summit, but that's precisely why it works so well as a half-day outing from Barnard Castle.

You get clear sightlines across the moorland here, and on a decent day the visibility stretches far enough to make out distant ridges. The actual summit area is nothing fancy - just open grassland with the kind of wind that reminds you why you brought a jacket - but the walking itself is straightforward enough for families with older kids who don't mind a steady climb.

Allow a couple of hours there and back from the nearest access point. There's no charge to walk it, naturally, and no formal facilities at the top, so bring water and a snack if you're stopping for long. It's the sort of walk that appeals to people who actually enjoy being outside rather than those chasing Instagram shots - no fuss, genuine views, proper countryside.

If you're based at one of the Teesdale campsites - The Old Armoury is closest at 2.5 miles out - this makes a decent morning sortie before tackling something more ambitious in the afternoon. Not a standalone destination, but a solid piece of the fell-walking puzzle if you're spending time in the area.