Walla Crag

The walk up Walla Crag takes about forty minutes from Keswick, and it's one of those climbs that feels properly rewarding without being a slog. The path is straightforward enough - steep in places, but nothing that'll have you cursing your choice of footwear. What you get at the top is a cracking view across Derwentwater and out towards Catbells, with the town laid out below like a map. On a clear day it's brilliant; on a grey one you're mostly gazing into cloud, which happens more often than you'd hope in the Lakes.

This is walker territory. Families with younger kids might find the ascent a bit much, though older children who can manage a decent hike will love the sense of achievement. History buffs won't find anything particularly significant here - it's the views and the fell walk itself that matter. Allow a couple of hours return trip if you're not rushing.

Walla Crag works well as a half-day outing if you're based at one of the nearby parks - Castlerigg Hall is less than a mile away, which is handy. It's far enough from Keswick town centre to feel like proper countryside, but close enough that you can grab a coffee afterwards without driving far. The path can be boggy in wet weather, so plan accordingly. It's free, obviously - it's a mountain.