Caer Drewyn

The walk up Caer Drewyn from Ruthin is steep but absolutely worth the sweat. This Iron Age hillfort sits 1,033 feet above Denbighshire, offering views across the Clwydian Range that stretch for miles on a clear day. You're looking at ramparts and ditches that have survived nearly two thousand years - the sort of thing that makes you properly understand how well the ancients chose their defensive positions.

The summit itself is windswept and bare, which means you get proper panoramic views rather than being boxed in by trees. On a decent day, you can pick out features for ages across North Wales. The walk takes roughly an hour up from the car park near Ruthin, longer if you're not used to steep gradients. Allow three hours total if you want to sit at the top and soak it in.

History buffs will find it genuinely interesting - the earthworks are still obvious enough to read the landscape properly, unlike some ancient sites that have been flattened. Families with younger kids might find the steepness a bit much, though determined walkers aged ten and up should manage fine. It's free to access, and there are no facilities at the top, so bring water and a packed lunch if you're settling in.

Clwydian Glamping Pods and Campsite sits just 4.5 miles away, making this a natural pairing for a North Wales rambling holiday. Pair it with other walks in the Clwydian range if you're based there for a few days.