Swineside Knott

Standing at just over 500 metres, this modest fell offers surprisingly good views across the Eden Valley without the slog of tackling one of the Lake District's giants. The summit sits on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, making it a proper border peak between the two national parks. From the top, you'll get cracking views north towards the Pennines and south into the heart of Lakeland.

Walkers looking for a half-day outing will find this suits perfectly - it's a steady climb rather than a killer, taking about two hours up and back from the nearest parking. The path can get boggy in places, so decent boots are essential. Families with older children who fancy their first proper fell will do well here, though toddlers might struggle with the rough ground.

The approach from Penrith direction takes you through some lovely countryside, and you'll often have the summit to yourself - it's not on the tourist trail like Helvellyn or Scafell Pike. Weather can change quickly up here, so pack layers even on a sunny morning. The proximity to holiday parks around Ullswater makes this an ideal leg-stretcher if you're camping nearby at places like Ullswater Holiday Park or Sykeside Camping Park.