Peatpot Hill

The walk up Peatpot Hill from Kirkby Stephen isn't long, but it's steep enough to make you feel like you've earned the summit. The fell itself isn't dramatic - no dramatic rock faces or vertiginous drops - but from the top you get proper views across the Pennines that stretch for miles. On a clear day you can see south towards High Cup Nick and beyond, which makes the short haul worthwhile.

It's the kind of walk that suits anyone who wants an afternoon out without committing to a full day in the hills. The path climbs through moorland, so there's not much shade or shelter, which means timing matters - go early morning or late afternoon in summer to dodge the worst of any wind. Allow an hour to get up and down comfortably, less if you're fit.

Families with older kids will manage it fine, though younger ones might find the climb tedious. Walkers doing the Pennine Way or exploring the wider Westmorland peaks will naturally pass through here. History types won't find much to get excited about - it's a landscape of fell and farming, not ruins.

If you're staying at Gillcumber Glamping Pods just down the valley, Peatpot Hill makes a natural addition to your time outdoors. It's not a destination in itself, but it's the kind of steady fell walk that gives you breathing space and views without requiring specialist kit or months of training. Worth fitting in between longer expeditions in the Eden Valley.