Harlock Hill

The walk up Harlock Hill rewards you with views across Morecambe Bay that justify the leg work from Dalton-in-Furness. It's not a monster of a climb - more of a proper fell walk than a mountaineering expedition - but the moorland terrain keeps you honest and the wind can pick up without warning.

What you get at the top is a genuine sense of having earned it. The panorama stretches across the bay toward the Lake District hills, and on a clear day you can pick out the shape of Morecambe stretching away to the north. The fell itself is open moorland with that raw, windswept quality that makes the North West uplands feel genuinely wild despite being only a short drive from town.

This is walker territory, pure and simple. Families with young children will find the ascent a slog; older kids who can manage two or three miles of fell will absolutely love it. History buffs won't find much to linger over, but if you're after honest fresh air and honest views, you're in the right place.

Allow a couple of hours round trip depending on fitness. There's no facility infrastructure at the summit - bring water and something to eat. The best approach is from the south side, and timing it for afternoon light works well if you're camping at High Haume Glamping or Old Park Wood just outside town. Weather changes fast up here, so check conditions before you head out.