High Brown Rigg

The walk up High Brown Rigg from Kendal takes you through proper woodland - the kind where you can actually hear yourself think. It's a modest fell rather than a dramatic peak, but that's exactly why it works well for families who don't fancy an all-day slog. The forest itself is thick enough to offer decent shelter if the weather turns, and the views out across the valley once you've crested the top make the effort worthwhile.

Most people will manage this in two to three hours return, depending on fitness. The paths are generally clear and well-trodden, though they can get boggy after rain. Children tend to enjoy the woods more than the fell-walking crowd - there's something about picking their way through trees that keeps them entertained. Older walkers and proper hikers might find it a bit tame as a standalone destination, but it's an ideal morning or early afternoon outing.

If you're staying at Kendal Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite, High Brown Rigg sits right on your doorstep at just over six miles away. It slots perfectly into a park holiday - the kind of walk you do when the weather is decent but you don't want to commit to the Lake District's bigger hikes. The approach from Kendal is straightforward enough, and parking near the trailhead doesn't present the usual headaches you get with more popular fell walks.