Lamblairknowe

The walk up Lamblairknowe near Otterburn is straightforward rather than spectacular, but the effort pays off once you're on top. You get decent 360-degree views across the Northumberland hills - proper moorland scenery with nothing fancy about it. The peak itself isn't dramatic; it's more of a gentle dome than a sharp summit, which actually makes it ideal if you're not after anything too strenuous.

This is walkers' territory. Families with keen children will find it manageable, though younger kids might flag on the approach depending on which route you take. Reckon on 90 minutes return time, give or take. There's no visitor centre or facilities up top, so bring water and something to eat if you want to sit and soak it in.

What makes it worth doing is the quietness. You won't fight crowds here like you would on better-known peaks. If you're staying at Border Forest Holiday Park, it's just a short drive away, making it a cracking half-day option alongside whatever else the area offers. The moorland feels genuinely remote even though civilisation isn't far off.

Go in clearer weather if you can - mist tends to roll in and rather deflates the whole experience. Spring and autumn are probably best; summer can feel a bit exposed, and winter requires proper hill-walking kit.