Crosby Hill

The walk up Crosby Hill from Cockermouth is straightforward enough, and on a clear day the views across the Lake District fells justify the effort. It's not a dramatic peak - nothing like the serious stuff further south - but as a leg-stretcher from any of the caravan parks dotted around the area, it works well. You're looking at maybe an hour's round trip depending on your pace and how many times you stop to catch your breath.

This is walker territory, pure and simple. Families with young kids might find the climb a bit of a slog, and there's not much at the summit itself beyond the views - no café, no visitor centre, just open fell. But if you're staying at Harbour Side or Castle Guards Farm Retreat and want to get some proper air without committing to a full day in the high fells, it's a solid choice.

The approach from Cockermouth is easy to find, and locals clearly use it regularly. Go in decent weather - the fell can get claggy in mist, and the paths aren't complicated enough to navigate by feel alone. Spring through early autumn is best. Free to visit, obviously, and you'll want a couple of hours if you're the type to linger and scan the landscape. Forest Views and Greysouthen are close enough that you could base yourself at any of these parks and make it work as part of a wider Lake District walking holiday.