Bryn Dol Fawr

The walk up Bryn Dol Fawr from Ruthin takes you through proper Welsh moorland, and the effort feels worthwhile once you're standing at the summit looking back down at the market town sprawled below. It's not a massive peak - you can do the round trip in a couple of hours without rushing - but the views across Denbighshire are genuinely good, especially on a clear day when you can see right across the Vale of Clwyd.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's a straightforward climb with a decent path most of the way, though expect it to be muddy after rain. Families with older kids who don't mind a steady uphill slog will enjoy it; younger children might find it a bit of a grind. The summit itself isn't dramatic - no dramatic rocky outcrop or trig point theatre - but that's part of its charm. You get a proper sense of being in the hills rather than standing on some Instagram-bait peak.

Head out early if you can, particularly in summer when the moorland feels less crowded. The whole thing is free, naturally. If you're staying at Clwydian Glamping Pods and Campsite just down the way, this makes an ideal morning or afternoon walk before settling in for the evening. Ruthin itself is worth an hour or two - the castle and town centre have enough going on to justify a longer stay. Combine this walk with exploring the Clwydian Range if you're after more serious hiking.