Keldray Moor

The walk up Keldray Moor takes roughly an hour from Dalton-in-Furness, and the effort pays off with proper views across Morecambe Bay. It's not a particularly high peak - you won't find the dramatic fell-walking drama of the central Lake District here - but that's partly what makes it good. The path is manageable without specialist kit, and the moorland plateau gives you space to breathe without the constant scrambling you get further north.

Walkers will get the most from this. The going is straightforward enough for families with older kids, though younger ones might flag on the ascent. On a clear day the bay views are genuinely fine. On a dank Cumbrian afternoon, it's a bit of a slog for limited reward, so timing matters.

There's no visitor centre or facilities up top - bring what you need. The moorland itself is open access, so you won't need to pay to walk it. Allow a half-day for the round trip if you're taking your time and actually looking about rather than just bagging the summit.

It fits well with a longer Lake District trip. Base yourself at High Haume Glamping or Old Park Wood Caravan Holiday Park near Dalton, and use Keldray as a warm-up walk before tackling the bigger peaks inland. It's accessible enough that you could easily pair it with exploring Dalton's market square and medieval church without feeling like you've wasted the day if the weather turns.