Mullaghcarn

You'll find yourself on the slopes of Mullaghcarn if you're after a proper hill walk without needing a mountaineer's kit. This peak sits in the borderlands between Fermanagh and Omagh, making it an accessible waypoint rather than a gruelling expedition. The walk itself takes you through quiet farmland and moorland - the kind of terrain where you can actually hear yourself think.

From the top, the views sweep across rolling countryside and distant ridgelines. On a clear day it's genuinely rewarding. On a misty day, less so, but that's Northern Ireland for you. The climb is steady rather than brutal, so it suits families with older kids and anyone wanting a decent leg-stretch without being absolutely wrecked by lunchtime.

Give yourself a couple of hours for the walk depending on your pace and how long you linger at the summit. There's no visitor infrastructure - bring water and something to eat. It's free, obviously, being a hill.

If you're based at Gortin Glen Glamping, just under two miles away, this becomes a brilliant half-day add-on to your park holiday. You can do it early and still have the afternoon free for the site facilities, or tackle it as your evening walk when the light's turning golden. The proximity makes it worth the effort - no drive needed, just step out and go.