Lanton Hill

The walk up Lanton Hill from Wooler takes you through proper Cheviot country - rolling moorland that gets wilder the higher you climb. It's not a difficult ascent by any stretch, but the reward at the top is a 360-degree view across the Northumberland hills that makes the effort feel worthwhile. On a clear day you can see for miles in every direction. The summit itself is relatively modest - just moorland with the view doing all the talking - but that's rather the point.

This is one for walkers more than anyone else. You'll need a couple of hours to get up and back down comfortably, and proper boots matter because the ground can be boggy underfoot. Families with older kids will manage it fine; little ones might find it a slog. There's no café or facilities at the top, so bring water and something to eat if you're planning to linger.

The hill works brilliantly as part of a wider Cheviot exploration during a holiday at Highburn House Caravan Park or Riverside Wooler, both within striking distance. It's the kind of walk that clears your head without eating up a whole day, which makes it ideal for a morning or afternoon outing when you've got other plans locally. Wooler itself is close enough for provisions and a post-walk pint. Go when the weather's settled - the views justify waiting for decent conditions.