Murton Fell

Murton Fell isn't a destination that screams 'come climb me' from a distance - it's a proper fell rather than a dramatic peak, rising quietly between Appleby-in-Westmorland and the higher Pennine ridges. The walk up is straightforward enough, taking the best part of an hour or so depending on your pace and where you start from. What you get for your effort is a wide-open summit with decent views across the Eden Valley towards the Lake District fells to the west, and the Pennines rolling away southward.

It's worth doing if you're already in the area staying at somewhere like Wild Rose Holiday Park - only six miles or so away - and you fancy a proper walk without needing ropes or serious scrambling. Families with walkers aged ten upwards will manage it fine; younger kids might find it a bit dull without a clear path and a 'proper' mountain view at the top. The terrain's fairly exposed at the top, so check the weather before you head up.

There's nothing fancy here - no café, no visitor centre, no entry fee. You park roughly and get going. Best tackled on a clear day when visibility's good, otherwise you're just trudging through moorland for a view of moorland. Winter can be muddy. Spring and autumn tend to be best. Allow two to three hours return if you're taking it easy, maybe ninety minutes if you know what you're doing.