Little Dodd

Little Dodd sits quietly in the shadow of its more famous neighbours, which is precisely why it's worth the bother. The fell rises to just 1,501 feet, making it a proper job without being a slog - the kind of walk that feels like an actual achievement without leaving you knackered. Coming from Cockermouth, you'll push up through bracken and grass with views that open out across the Lake District fells rather than down into crowded valleys.

The summit itself is modest. There's no trig point ceremony, no triumphant monument - just a cairn and the quiet knowledge you've got up here under your own steam. On clear days, the ridge walk up here connects nicely with bigger peaks, so it works well as part of a longer route rather than a standalone trip. Families with decent walkers will manage it fine; small children might find it tedious as there's no dramatic payoff, no lake view, no obvious landmark to aim for.

Allow two to three hours for a steady round trip from Braithwaite or the Whinlatter area. Free, naturally - it's a fell. The best light comes late afternoon when the ridges start casting proper shadows. If you're camping at Whinfell Hall Farm nearby, this makes a decent afternoon walk to earn your evening pint. Go in decent boots and check the weather; the exposure on the ridge can catch you out quickly, and mist here means you're properly lost.