Lovely Seat

The walk up Lovely Seat from Hawes is straightforward enough, and on a clear day the views across Wensleydale justify the mild leg work. You're looking at maybe ninety minutes to the summit if you're not dawdling, starting from the town and heading out through proper fell country. The name alone has won this peak a certain charm - it doesn't take itself seriously, which rather suits the Pennine landscape around here.

Once you're up there, the fell spreads out with genuine character. Wensleydale lies below, and you get a real sense of how the valleys carve through the moorland. It's the kind of fell that works well for walkers who like a bit of purpose without needing technical gear or scrambling - families with older kids and reasonably fit adults will manage it without fuss.

For campers based at Usha Gap Farm or the Hawes Caravan Club site, this makes a proper afternoon outing. The campgrounds sit just a couple of miles from the trailhead, so you're not wrestling with a long drive before heading out. Bring a flask and something to eat - there's nowhere up there to grab a coffee, and the weather can turn quickly even when it looks settled from the car park. If the cloud comes in, it's bog and bracken for company, so timing matters.

Lovel Seat won't overwhelm you. But it's a solid walk with decent views, and it fits neatly into a Wensleydale holiday where you're mixing outdoor activity with exploring market towns like Hawes itself.