Green How

The walk up Green How from Keswick is straightforward enough - it's one of those Lake District fells that doesn't demand mountaineering skills but rewards you properly once you're up there. The summit sits at around 1,600 feet, which means it's steep enough to feel like genuine fell-walking without the slog of the proper peaks nearby. The views sweep across to Skiddaw and Blencathra, and on a clear day you're looking right down the length of Derwent Water. It's genuinely excellent stuff.

Families with competent walkers will manage this fine - allow a couple of hours for a steady round trip from the car park. The terrain is mostly grass and fell, so proper boots matter; it gets boggy after rain. You won't find crowds here like you do on Catbells or Skiddaw, which is part of its charm. History buffs won't find much on the fell itself, but the area around Keswick is proper Roman territory if you're into that sort of thing.

The real value here is as part of a wider fell-walking holiday. Base yourself at one of the nearby campsites - Kestrel Lodge or Skiddaw View are both close enough for an easy drive - and you can tick off several decent walks without repeating yourself. It's not the most dramatic peak in the Lake District, but it's honest walking with real views. Go mid-week if you can to avoid the weekend crowds heading up the more famous fells.