Winder Hill

The walk up Winder Hill from Askham is straightforward enough, and that's rather the point. It's not a slog - more of a brisk climb that takes around an hour to the summit, making it ideal for families who want fell-walking without the full day commitment. The views from the top sweep across the Eden Valley towards the Pennines, and on a clear day you can see proper distance. Nothing fancy, just honest moorland walking with decent vistas for the effort.

Winder sits at the southern end of the Lowther range, which means you can string together a longer walk if you're feeling ambitious or keep it simple as a standalone peak. The terrain is grass underfoot mostly, so it's not technical - trainers will do, though proper hiking boots are better if you're doing the longer circuit. Penrith is the nearest town for supplies and accommodation, though the holiday parks scattered around the area - Park Foot Holiday Park and Ullswater Holiday Park are both close by - make sensible bases if you're planning a few days of fell walking. Winter can be bleak up here, so spring through autumn works best. The reward isn't a dramatic summit cairn or a fancy viewpoint - it's the space, the silence, and the knowledge you've actually climbed something. That sounds small until you're up there. Worth the walk for anyone who enjoys the Lake District's quieter corners rather than the tourist-heavy peaks.