Peatmoor Hill

The walk up Peatmoor Hill isn't long, but it's steep enough to get your heart pumping before you've gone half a mile. From Kirkby Stephen, you're looking at a proper leg-stretcher rather than a casual stroll, and the fell moorland around here doesn't pretend to be anything other than windswept and honest.

What makes this worth the effort is the view once you've crested the top. You get proper 360-degree Pennine views - the kind that remind you why people move to Cumbria in the first place. On a clear day the visibility is excellent, though I'd check the weather before you go because cloud can roll in fast and leave you staring at nothing but grey.

This is walker territory, pure and simple. Families with young kids might find the gradient tricky, but anyone who's done a bit of fell walking will barely break a sweat. There's no facilities on the hill itself - no visitor centre, no cafe - so bring water and a packed lunch if you're making an afternoon of it.

Paired with a stay at Gillcumber Glamping Pods just down the road, it works well. You get your outdoor exercise ticked off in the morning, then come back to something a bit more comfortable than a tent. The whole thing takes about two hours including the summit stop, and it's free to do. It's not dramatic or famous, but that's rather the point - you won't be sharing the view with half of Instagram.