Bryn Mawr

The walk up to Bryn Mawr rewards you with views that genuinely justify the climb. You're looking out across the Menai Strait towards Anglesey, with Bangor spread below and the mountains beyond - it's the sort of perspective that makes you understand why people choose to live in North Wales. The route itself isn't particularly technical, but it's steep enough that you'll feel you've earned the vantage point. Allow a solid hour for the round trip, longer if you're not a regular hill walker or you've got children in tow.

This is walker territory rather than a casual stroll-and-snap kind of spot. The nearest camping options - Tyn Cornel Camping is barely half a mile away - make it ideal as a late-afternoon outing if you're based at one of the parks in the area. Llwyn yr Helm and Ogwen Bank are both within reasonable reach too, putting you in good position for tackling this on foot from your caravan. You won't spend more than ninety minutes here realistically, but as part of a longer day exploring the foothills north of Bangor, it slots in perfectly. Weather matters here - pick a clear day and you'll see why it's worth the leg work. Go on a grey, drizzly one and you're just climbing into cloud.