Bera Mawr

The walk up Bera Mawr isn't long, but it's properly steep - the kind of climb that leaves you breathing hard but rewards you within an hour. Based near Llanfairfechan in Conwy, this peak sits on the North Wales coast and delivers views that punch above its modest 564-metre height. From the summit you're looking across the Menai Strait towards Anglesey, with Snowdonia rising up inland. On a clear day it's outstanding.

You'll want decent boots and the weather needs to cooperate - cloud rolls in fast here and the paths become slippery. The route isn't technically difficult, just relentless in gradient. Walkers who enjoy a proper leg-burner and don't mind exposure will get the most from it. Young kids might find the steepness tedious, though determined teenagers will manage fine.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Ogwen Bank is closest at 3.5 miles - Bera Mawr makes a solid morning outing before heading to the beach at Llanfairfechan for afternoon swimming. The whole thing takes two to three hours round trip depending on pace and how long you linger on top. There's no café or facilities at the summit, so bring water and a snack.

It's free to climb, obviously. Go early in the day if you can - afternoon mist is common even when conditions look promising below. The views are the whole point here, and you need them sharp.