Whitfell

Whitfell is a modest fell that rises to just over 1,200 feet near Holmrook, on the western edge of the Lake District. It's not a headline grabber - you won't find it in the guidebooks alongside Scafell or Helvellyn - but that's rather the point. The walk up is straightforward enough, taking a couple of hours return from the car park at Boot or thereabouts, with decent views across to the Irish Sea on a clear day. The fell itself is moorland and rough grass, the sort of place where you'll likely have the summit to yourself.

Who gets the most from it? Walkers after a gentle morning rather than a proper mountain expedition, or families looking to tick off a peak without the crowds that plague the more famous summits. The views aren't spectacular enough to warrant a special journey, but if you're staying at Fisherground Campsite nearby - a solid spot with good facilities - it makes a logical addition to your fell-bagging itinerary. You could do Whitfell and another peak in the same day without breaking a sweat.

There's no visitor centre, no cafe, nothing fancy. Just open moorland you can walk on for free. Go when the weather's settled - on a grey, drizzly day, which describes half the year round here, the walk becomes a bit of a trudge. Spring and autumn tend to be clearer. Realistically, allow three hours total if you're not rushing, and bring proper boots because it's boggy in places.