Bryn-bras

The walk up Bryn-bras rewards you with views across the Conwy valley that stretch for miles in good weather. It's not a dramatic peak - nothing like the slate-grey fortresses of Snowdon or the Glyders - but that's rather the point. This is a proper walker's hill, the kind locals favour when they want a bit of elevation without the crowds queuing at the honeypots.

From Betws-y-Coed, which sits handily below, the approach is straightforward enough. The climb takes the better part of an hour depending on your pace and how many times you stop to catch your breath or admire the beech woodland either side of the path. Once at the summit, you get views across to the Conwy hills and back towards Snowdonia - on a clear day, it's worth the effort.

Walkers will get the most from this. Families with young kids might find the trudge a bit relentless without much of a 'destination' at the top to justify the slog. There's a café back in Betws-y-Coed once you've finished, which helps.

It works well as part of a broader walking holiday in the area. Porth Eryri Glamping sits just a few miles away and makes a decent base if you're planning several days of hiking. The peak itself is free and accessible year-round, though winter mud can be properly treacherous after rain.