SWAP The Lake District FOR The Howgills

Officially part of the Yorkshire Dales but adjoining both the Lakes and the Dales, the Howgills are the hidden uplands that people race past on their way to the neighbours. Base yourself in pretty Sedbergh (which is starting to rival Hay-on-Wye for its lit-fest vibe) and you can explore gentle, grassy giants such as The Calf, Winder and Yarlside, and gawp at the immense double-drop waterfall of Cautley Spout.