Hallin Fell

The best effort-to-view ratio on this list. Park in the small free area opposite St Peter's Church in Martindale, follow a wide grassy path through a break in the field wall, and the 388-meter summit is roughly a mile away; the whole outing takes about an hour. Ullswater lies spread out beneath the top, with the quieter Martindale fells behind, so it feels like a proper summit without a long day attached. It is the one to pick for a short winter afternoon or for walkers unsure how their legs will cope. Spaces are few, so a busy weekend can mean waiting or coming back later.