Roger Howe

Roger Howe sits just outside Kendal, a modest fell that doesn't demand much of you but rewards the effort handsomely. The walk up is straightforward - nothing technical, nothing that'll leave you gasping - and the views across the Kent Valley are genuinely worth stopping for at the top.

It's the sort of peak that appeals to families who fancy a proper walk without the commitment of a full day in the fells. Children manage it without complaint, and the descent is mercifully quick if they start flagging. Fell runners and serious hikers tend to skip it, which means you won't be jostling for space at the summit.

The walk itself takes a couple of hours there and back, depending on fitness and how long you loiter at the top taking photos. Pack a flask and a sandwich - there's nowhere to buy anything once you've left Kendal behind. Spring and autumn are lovely times, though the ground can be boggy after heavy rain, so waterproof boots aren't optional.

If you're basing yourselves at Two Acre Glamping Pods, Roger Howe makes a cracking afternoon outing to break up a park holiday. It's close enough that you won't spend half the day driving, yet distant enough to feel like you've properly ventured into the fells. The views back towards the Lakes add a touch of drama without requiring mountaineer's legs to get there.