Collin Hill

The climb up Collin Hill from Kirkby Stephen is straightforward without being dull. It's not a killer ascent, but it's steep enough that you'll feel it in your legs, particularly on the final push to the summit. The payoff comes when you reach the top and the landscape opens out across Wensleydale and beyond - proper fell country stretching away in all directions.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's the kind of peak that rewards you for the effort without demanding mountaineering skills or hours of your day. On a clear afternoon, the views justify the trudge, and the descent is quick enough that you're not nursing tired knees for hours afterwards. Families with older kids who can manage a decent hike will find it manageable, though younger ones might grumble about the climb itself.

The nearby Gillcumber Glamping Pods makes a decent base if you're staying in the area - about twenty minutes' drive away. Collin Hill slots nicely into a wider walking itinerary around Kirkby Stephen, which sits on the edge of some genuinely good terrain. Allow a couple of hours for the round trip, longer if you're moving slowly or want to linger at the top.

It's free to visit, naturally. Best tackled on a day when the visibility is decent - a murky afternoon up here feels like a bit of a waste of effort, to be honest.