Little Fell

Little Fell isn't the sort of peak that demands hours of your time, but it's a cracking spot if you're based near Kirkby Stephen and want a proper walk without committing your whole afternoon. The summit sits at 430 metres - nothing daunting - and the views across the Eden Valley are genuinely worth the climb, especially on a clear day when you can pick out the Pennines in the distance.

Most walkers tackle it as part of a longer route rather than a standalone outing, which tells you something. It's not dramatic or particularly challenging, but there's a real sense of being out in proper countryside. Families with older kids and regular hikers will get the most from it. Young children might find it a bit anticlimactic - there's not much at the top except the view and a trig point.

The walk itself takes about an hour, depending on your fitness and which route you pick. There's no charge to be anywhere near it - it's just fell country. Kirkby Stephen is your nearest proper town for supplies and facilities. If you're staying at Gillcumber Glamping Pods just down the road, this makes for a decent morning jaunt without straying too far from base. Go earlier in the day if you can - the weather turns quickly up here, and you'll appreciate the views more in good light. It's the sort of walk you'll enjoy doing, not the sort you'll remember forever, but that's not always a bad thing.