Grasmoor

At 801 metres, Grasmoor isn't the tallest fell in the Lake District, but it's one of the most rewarding days out if you're based around Cockermouth. The walk up from Liza Beck is steep in places - properly so - but the payoff is a ridge walk that opens out onto views across to Skiddaw and down into Buttermere, which honestly takes your breath away whether you're knackered or not.

You'll find the fell sits alone enough that you escape the crowds that flock to more famous peaks. A solid four to five hours up and down depending on fitness, and you won't need specialist kit though fell walking boots are a good shout given the ground gets boggy after rain. It's free, naturally - just park sensibly at the bottom and crack on.

Walkers and proper hikers will get the most from Grasmoor. Kids can manage it if they're used to the hills, but the steep initial push and exposed ridge mean it's not ideal for littler legs or anyone nervous of heights. The views alone make the graft worthwhile, especially on a clear day when you can pick out the outline of the Solway Firth.

If you're staying at Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite or Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club, this fits nicely into a broader Lake District walking plan - pair it with Buttermere itself for a proper weekend. Go midweek if you can; weekends pull in enough people to make the summit feel less like your own discovery.