Green Law Rigg

Green Law Rigg rises above the Eden Valley with the sort of no-nonsense appeal that separates proper fell walks from the touristy routes everyone floods to on a sunny Sunday. It's a modest height by Lake District standards, but the views across Westmorland are genuinely something - you can see right across to High Cup Nick on a clear day, which justifies the slog up from Kirkby Stephen side.

The walk itself isn't technical. What you get is moorland underfoot, the occasional boggy patch that'll test your patience, and a real sense of being out there rather than queuing for a photo opportunity. Most people tackle it as a circuit taking two to three hours all in, depending on your pace and how often you stop to catch your breath. There's no fixed path, so navigation skills help - bring a map.

This is proper walker territory. Kids might find it a bit grinding without the drama of higher peaks, and it's not one for trainers or fair-weather hikers. What makes it work is that it feels genuinely remote despite being accessible from a town. The kind of place you'd recommend to someone who loves the Pennines but fancies a Cumbrian day out.

Staying at Gillcumber Glamping Pods - just five miles away - gives you a soft landing after a day on the fell. Green Law Rigg pairs well with exploring the quieter corners of Westmorland rather than battling the tourist masses elsewhere.