Holme Knott

The walk up Holme Knott from Kendal takes about forty minutes if you're reasonably fit, and the views across the Lake District are worth every steep bit. It's not a serious fell - more of a proper hill walk that rewards you without requiring any scrambling or technical gear. You get a genuine sense of height without needing a head for heights.

This one suits walkers who want something achievable in a morning or early afternoon. If the weather's on your side, you'll see right across to the main peaks and down towards Kendal itself. On a grey day, mind you, it's a bit underwhelming - you're basically walking up a hill into cloud. The path is straightforward enough, though it gets boggy in places after rain.

Family groups with children aged eight or so upwards will manage it fine, though younger legs might find it a slog on the way down. It's not a place to hang about for hours - most people are down within ninety minutes of reaching the top. There's not a summit shelter or facilities up top, so bring a flask if you want a proper break.

If you're staying at Two Acre Glamping Pods or The Ashes Caravan Park near Kendal, this makes a decent morning expedition before heading to somewhere more substantial like Catbells or Haystacks later in the week. It's the kind of walk that keeps your legs warm for bigger days ahead.