Cefn Glas

The walk up Cefn Glas near Welshpool is straightforward enough, and the views across Mid Wales justify the effort. You're looking at moorland and rolling valleys that stretch for miles - proper expansive stuff. It's not particularly high or dramatic compared to what you get further west, but that's rather the point. This is walking without the crowds or the steep scrambles.

The peak itself is fairly open. You can see into Shropshire on a clear day, and the Brecon Beacons sit far enough away to look rather majestic without dominating the horizon. It takes about an hour or so from the nearest decent parking to get up and back down, depending on your pace and how much you want to linger.

Families with older kids will find it manageable - nothing technical, just steady going uphill. Younger children might find it a bit tedious, but walkers who like quiet moorland will appreciate the lack of fuss. The access is straightforward from Welshpool, which makes this a solid half-day option if you're staying nearby.

If you're based at Pandy Camping just down the road, it's worth fitting in, particularly on a morning when the light's good and you've got the hillside mostly to yourself. Free to access, no facilities up top, so bring water. It won't blow your mind, but it's honest walking in decent country.