Broniarth Hill

The walk up Broniarth Hill takes about forty minutes from Welshpool, depending on your pace and how many times you stop to catch your breath. It's not a particularly high summit - 1,207 feet - but the views across the Severn Valley and towards the Brecon Beacons make the effort worthwhile. On a clear day you can see for miles in every direction, which explains why the hill was fortified with an Iron Age hillfort centuries ago. The earthworks are still visible if you know what to look for, though they're more subtle than dramatic.

This is proper walker territory. The paths are manageable for anyone with reasonable fitness, though it does get steep towards the top and muddy sections aren't unusual, especially after rain. You'll want proper boots rather than trainers. The appeal here is straightforward - it's a genuine hill walk with real history attached, not some manufactured tourist experience. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might find it tedious on the way up.

Allow two to three hours for the full circuit if you're taking it slowly. Spring and autumn are best for avoiding the worst mud and heat. Free to access, obviously - it's a hill. If you're staying at any of the nearby holiday parks around Welshpool, Broniarth makes for a solid morning or afternoon outing that won't eat up your whole day. It's the kind of walk where you actually feel like you've done something, rather than just ticked a box.