Howe Robin

The walk up Howe Robin from near Kendal rewards you with views that stretch across the Lake District fells without the crowds you'd find on something like Catbells or Helvellyn. It's a proper fell rather than a peak, so don't expect dramatic summits - you get rolling moorland with excellent 360-degree views once you're up there, especially south towards the Morecambe Bay sands on a clear day.

The terrain's moorland and grass mostly, with sections of rougher ground underfoot. You're looking at a couple of hours round trip depending on your pace and where exactly you start from. Kendal sits conveniently as your base town, making this a natural half-day option if you're not up for the longer Lake District classics.

Walkers will genuinely enjoy this one - it's proper fell walking without needing a detailed navigation plan. Families with kids used to hiking will manage fine, though younger ones might find the moorland a bit repetitive once they're past the initial climb. The views themselves are the main event here rather than dramatic terrain or rocky scrambles.

If you're staying at Wild Rose Holiday Park just down the road, this makes an accessible morning or afternoon escape. Free to access, obviously - it's open moorland. Go on a day with decent visibility though, as cloud cover turns the whole thing into a rather featureless trudge. Skip it if the weather's iffy.