Tarnmire Hill

The walk up Tarnmire Hill isn't going to take you all day, but it's worth the climb for views that stretch across proper fell country. You're looking at the Pennines laid out in front of you, especially pleasing if you've got decent weather - which, let's be honest, isn't guaranteed round these parts.

It's a straightforward fell walk from Kirkby Stephen, nothing technical, which makes it ideal if you've got older kids or you just fancy getting some elevation without the scrambling. An hour up, an hour down if you're steady on your feet. The summit itself is modest - moorland rather than dramatic - but the payoff comes from seeing how the landscape connects. On a clear day you can trace the valleys and ridges that make the South Pennines such a proper walker's landscape.

This one suits people who like their exercise mixed with actual views, not just trudging for trudging's sake. Photographers will find something worthwhile, especially at golden hour. It's free, obviously - it's a hillside - and there's no specific opening hours nonsense because you can do it whenever suits.

If you're camping at Gillcumber Glamping Pods nearby, this makes an excellent half-day excursion that gets you out and moving without eating up your entire afternoon. The fell around here is honest country - no false promises, no overcrowding. It's the sort of walk that stays with you because it's genuine rather than showy.