Gregory

Gregory tops out at 2,327 metres and sits in that quieter corner of the Lake District where Cumbria's moorland starts getting serious. It's not the kind of fell that whips crowds into a frenzy - more the sort you bag when you've wandered up from Appleby-in-Westmorland way and fancy something proper with proper views without fighting for elbow room on the ridge.

The walk itself depends which approach you fancy, but most routes are straightforward rather than technical. You'll get sprawling moorland views across to the High Cup Nick if you time it right, and on a clear day the panorama stretches across the Pennines. The summit's a bit austere - no shelter, just open fell - so weather matters more than you might think.

This is a walk for people who enjoy solitude and don't need a café at the top. History buffs won't find much; it's pure fell walking country. Families with older kids will cope fine if they're comfortable on moorland paths, though younger ones might find the exposed terrain a slog. Reckon on two to three hours depending on your starting point.

If you're basing yourself at Wild Rose Holiday Park nearby, Gregory makes a decent half-day mission alongside exploring Appleby's market town atmosphere. It's the kind of fell that doesn't demand a full expedition, which means you can pair it with other Pennine walks without exhausting yourself. Worth the detour if you're in the area and the weather's playing ball.