St Catherine's Church

The churchyard sits quiet above Holmrook, a proper fell-side spot with views that stretch across the valley. St Catherine's is a modest stone church, the kind you stumble upon rather than plan for, with enough history lurking in its walls to make you pause for twenty minutes or so.

It's worth the short detour if you're camped at Fisherground and fancy a gentle walk. The approach is straightforward, the graveyard atmospheric without being gloomy, and the interior worth a quick look if it's open. This isn't a major draw - you won't lose an afternoon here - but it's exactly the sort of place that breaks up a day of fell-walking nicely.

Families with younger kids probably won't linger, but anyone interested in Cumbrian parish churches will find it quietly rewarding. The real appeal is the setting and the walk itself rather than any singular feature inside.

If you're based at Fisherground, it's an easy leg-stretch from the campsite with proper views at the top. Go on a clear day - that's when the valley opens up properly. Allow thirty minutes including the walk and a wander about. Phone ahead if the opening hours matter to you, as country churches can be temperamental about access.