Fell Head

The walk up Fell Head from Kendal is straightforward enough, but the reward at the top justifies the leg work. You're climbing into proper Lake District territory here - moorland that opens out across the Valleys, with views down towards Kendal itself and the gentler fells rolling away to the south.

It's not a brutal ascent, more of a steady plod than a scramble, which means it suits walkers of varying fitness levels. Families with older kids will manage it without complaint, though toddlers might struggle on the steeper stretches. Allow two to three hours for a round trip, depending on your pace and how long you linger at the summit.

The real appeal is the quiet. You won't fight crowds up here the way you might on Catbells or Scafell Pike. It's the kind of fell where you can actually hear yourself think. Bring a packed lunch and sit for a bit - the view doesn't demand constant photographing, it just rewards looking at.

If you're staying at Two Acre Glamping Pods nearby, this makes a cracking morning walk before heading back for a late breakfast. Combine it with something more substantial in the afternoon if you're keen - plenty of bigger peaks within striking distance. Fell Head won't set your heart racing, but it's honest, accessible, and offers a proper taste of what makes the fells worth visiting.