Whinash

The walk up Whinash from near Kendal is a proper Lake District grunt, but one that rewards you with the kind of fell-top views that make the thigh-burn worthwhile. It's not dramatic in the Alps sense - more a steady climb through moorland and fell grass, with the landscape opening up as you gain height. Once you're up there, you get decent sightlines across the southern fells and down towards Kendal itself, which sits surprisingly small and neat in the valley below.

This is one for walkers who enjoy a solid few hours on their feet rather than a quick stroll. You're looking at a good two to three hours round trip depending on your pace and which route you take from the valley. There's nothing technical about it, just relentless elevation gain and the occasional boggy patch that catches you out if you're not watching your footing.

Historians and peak-baggers will find it worthwhile - it's a proper fell with history baked into the landscape. Families might struggle unless the kids are genuinely keen walkers; it's not the sort of hill that gives you much in the way of drama or a quick payoff for the effort.

When you're based at either Two Acre Glamping Pods or Kendal Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Whinash makes for a solid day out that gets you proper fell experience without needing to drive deep into the mountains. The routes are straightforward enough if you've got an OS map or a decent app. Avoid it in heavy rain or mist - the views disappear and the underfoot becomes treacherous.