Rough how

Rough How is a modest fell that punches above its weight when you're based around Holmrook way. It's not a famous three-peaker - nothing like that - but it's a proper little walk that rewards you with genuine fell views across the Lake District without the crowds that come with the bigger names.

The ascent is straightforward enough, nothing technical, and it takes about an hour to reach the summit from the nearest path approach. From the top you get sweeping views across Wast Water and the surrounding fells - the kind of vista that makes you understand why people come to Cumbria. On a clear day, the perspective south towards the coast is well worth the walk up.

This is ideal territory for walkers who want proper mountain air without signing up for a full day's expedition. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might find it a bit of a slog. The real value comes if you're already staying in the area - it's the sort of fell you'd tick off alongside an afternoon at Fisherground Campsite if you're based there, maybe combining it with the Wasdale area on a longer day out.

Head up in the morning if you can. The path gets boggy when wet, and the weather in Cumbria turns faster than you'd expect. Allow two hours to be comfortable, including the return. It won't be the highlight of your Lake District trip, but it's a cracking way to fill a couple of hours if you're staying nearby.