Loughrigg Fell

The gentlest way to learn what a fell feels like. From the White Moss parking lot, which has restrooms, a route of about 2.5 miles climbs well-maintained gravel paths with stepped sections past rocky outcrops and small tarns to a 335-meter top. Allow around 2 hours. The reward is out of proportion to the effort: Grasmere, Elterwater, Windermere and the Langdale fells all show from the top. With good paths and short distances, it is a low-stakes place to practice following a route and checking a map before tackling anything bigger.