Bents Hill

The walk up Bents Hill rewards you with views across the Eden Valley that make the climb feel properly worthwhile. It's not a vast peak by Lakeland standards, but that's rather the point - you get hill-walking without the crowds, especially if you time it right.

From the summit you're looking out over farmland and moorland that rolls towards the Pennines. On a clear day the perspective shifts how you see Appleby-in-Westmorland below, just far enough away to look almost scenic. The path itself is straightforward without being boring - the kind of walk that takes maybe an hour or so depending on your pace and where you start from.

This suits families who want a proper walk without a full day commitment, and walkers who'd rather avoid the tourist routes around Helvellyn or Catbells. History types might find the vantage point interesting for understanding the lay of the land, though the hill itself isn't famous for anything in particular.

If you're staying at Gillcumber Glamping Pods or Wild Rose Holiday Park, this works nicely as a morning outing before heading elsewhere. The nearest sensible base is Appleby itself - the town's close enough that you're not spending half the day driving. Go midweek if you can, and avoid school holidays when the area fills with caravans. Free to access, naturally. It won't change your life, but it's a solid, honest Cumbrian walk.