Torpenhow Hill

The name alone is a bit of a tongue-twister - Torpenhow Hill, pronounced 'Trupena' by locals who've given up correcting visitors. It's a modest fell rising to 1,600 feet above the Cumbrian plains near Wigton, and that height difference means the views punch well above their weight. From the summit you can see across to the Lake District proper, and on a clear day the Irish Sea glimmers in the distance.

The ascent takes about forty minutes from the nearest parking, which makes it ideal for families who don't fancy a full fell day but want something more engaging than a park stroll. The path is straightforward without being dull - proper farmland walking with stone walls and the odd gate to negotiate. Bring proper boots though; it gets boggy after rain, and there's nothing worse than squelching back to the car in trainers.

Walkers will appreciate this more than casual tourists. It's not dramatic, and there's no cafe or visitor infrastructure, just the fell itself and decent pastoral scenery. That's rather the point. If you're staying at Skiddaw View or Forest Views caravan parks nearby, this makes a solid half-day outing without driving halfway across the Lake District. Go in autumn when the grass is drier and the light's golden across the valleys. It won't blow your mind, but it's honest walking in honest countryside, which counts for something.