Great Knipe

Great Knipe doesn't announce itself - you're well into the Pennines near Kirkby Stephen before you realise you're there. It's a proper fell, not dramatic like the Lake District peaks, but all the better for that. The walk up is straightforward enough, nothing too demanding, and once you're on top the views across the Eden Valley and towards the North Pennines are well worth the effort.

There's a cairn at the summit and that's it, really - no café, no amenities, just fell. Which is rather the point. History types might appreciate knowing this is moorland farming country, shaped by Pennine traditions that go back centuries. For walkers, it makes a cracking afternoon outing, or a reasonable option if you want the peak-bagging satisfaction without needing technical skills.

Allow two to three hours from the nearest parking spots. The terrain is boggy in places after rain, so decent boots matter. Summer's obviously nicer, but the fell can feel isolated and a bit exposed in poor weather - check conditions first.

If you're based at Gillcumber Glamping Pods, just five miles away, Great Knipe works perfectly for a half-day adventure between longer explorations of the region. It won't take all day, which leaves space for wandering Kirkby Stephen itself or tackling bigger Pennine walks. Not spectacular, but honest and accessible - that's the appeal here.