High Seat

The walk up High Seat from Kirkby Stephen takes you to a fell that punches above its weight. At 726 metres, it's not the tallest in the area, but the views across Wensleydale and towards Cross Fell proper make the effort worthwhile. Allow a good two hours there and back, depending on your fitness.

You start from the town and head up through moorland that opens out as you climb. The path is straightforward enough, though it can get boggy after rain - good boots matter here. On a clear day, the visibility is excellent. You'll see across to Nine Standards Rigg and beyond, and on the right morning you can pick out the Eden Valley stretching away.

This is walker territory, pure and simple. Families with strong legs will manage it fine, though young kids might find the moorland a bit featureless. History buffs won't find much in the way of ruins or interest, so go for the landscape, not the story. An hour at the summit is enough to properly drink it in without hanging about too long in the wind.

If you're staying at Gillcumber Glamping Pods nearby, this makes a cracking morning outing before heading back for lunch. It's the sort of fell that rewards a clear day - go when the weather's decent or save your energy for something else. Free to walk, naturally, and you can go whenever you fancy.