Warnell Fell

Warnell Fell rises just outside Wigton in the quieter reaches of northern Cumbria, a modest peak that doesn't demand much of you but rewards a straightforward walk with proper views across to the Lake District fells. The climb itself is gentle enough - nothing technical, just steady moorland underfoot with good paths most of the way up. On a clear day you'll see across to Blencathra and the higher peaks beyond, and back towards the Solway coast. It's the sort of walk that takes two hours there and back without breaking sweat, making it ideal if you've got half a day and don't fancy a full expedition into the mountains.

This is walker territory first and foremost. Kids will manage it without complaint, though there's not much to hold their attention once you reach the top beyond the view itself. The fell doesn't have the drama of higher peaks, but that's rather the point - it's accessible without feeling like a tourist trap, and you won't be fighting crowds on the path.

As a base, the camping and glamping options around Caldbeck and further out towards Carrock give you easy access to this fell and the quieter northern fells beyond. Caldbeck Camping sits just over a mile away, making it a practical spot if you're doing this as part of a longer walking holiday. Spring and autumn are best - summer can bring midges on the moorland, and winter brings bog. Free to access, just turn up and walk. Allow a couple of hours and you're done.