Glasgow How

The walk up to Glasgow How rewards you with proper fell views across County Durham's high country. It's a straightforward hike from the Barnard Castle area - nothing technical, just steady climbing through moorland that gets better the higher you go. The summit itself isn't dramatic, no trig point or stone cairn to mark arrival, but that's almost the point. You're standing on open hills with the Pennines rolling away beneath you, and it feels genuinely remote even though civilisation isn't far below.

This works well for walkers who want proper views without the scrambling. Kids will manage it fine if they're used to hills - the gradient's gentle enough, though the exposed moorland means you'll want decent weather and a map. Allow two to three hours there and back depending on your pace and how long you linger on top.

The real value is combining this with nearby walks rather than treating it as a standalone trip. The area around Barnard Castle has plenty of other fell routes, and it slots nicely into a longer day if you're based at The Old Armoury Campsite nearby. Free to walk, obviously. Go in decent visibility - the views on a clear day are the whole reason for being here.