Murton Fell SE Top

The walk up Murton Fell is straightforward enough, rising to 563 metres with views that stretch across the Eden Valley and towards the Lake District fells. It's not a dramatic peak - nothing like the big names further west - but on a clear day you can pick out landmarks for miles. The fell sits just outside Appleby-in-Westmorland, making it a proper quick sortie if you're staying in the area.

This is walker territory, really. The ascent takes a couple of hours there and back from the nearest carpark, and it's the kind of fell that rewards a decent pair of boots and a bit of fitness but won't leave you wrecked. Families with older kids do fine here; younger ones might find it a bit of a slog for the reward. The views are genuine rather than dramatic, which some people find restful and others find bit lacking.

Wild Rose Holiday Park sits about six miles away, so it's a reasonable base if you're doing a broader Pennines tour. The fell works best combined with nearby walks in the area rather than as a standalone trip - pair it with a morning ramble and you've got a solid day out. There's no charge for walking it, naturally, and you can tackle it any time. Go early on weekends if you want the fell relatively quiet. Spring and autumn offer the clearest views, though the wind up here can be brisk any time of year.