Seat How

The walk up Seat How rewards you with one of the cleaner views across the southern Lake District - a sharp little peak that doesn't demand mountaineering skills but does ask for proper legs. It's a modest fell, rising just over 500 metres, and sits between Holmrook and the bigger stuff further north, making it ideal if you want hill air without a full day's commitment.

You get fell, fell, and more fell from the top - proper 360-degree views across to the Coniston range and down towards the coast. The route itself is straightforward enough for families who've done a bit of walking, though it's no amble. Allow two to three hours for the round trip depending on your pace and how long you linger at the summit.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a destination for the casual stroller, but if you're staying at Fisherground Campsite or any of the other sites around Holmrook and fancy something meaty without overdoing it, this does the job. The fell has character - genuine rock scrambles on the way up, interesting terrain, not just a plod through grass.

Go early if you can, particularly in summer. The peak gets busy by late morning, and parking near the start isn't endless. Weather matters more here than on some other Lake District fell walks - I've seen it go from clear to clag in twenty minutes. Bring waterproofs even if the forecast looks promising. Winter ascents need care with icy rocks.