Cilifor Top

Standing at 609 feet above sea level, this unassuming summit on the Gower Peninsula delivers views that'll make you forget all about the steep slog to reach it. Cilifor Top sits roughly halfway between Swansea and the coast, offering a proper vantage point across the peninsula's rolling farmland and distant glimpses of the Bristol Channel on clear days.

Walkers with decent fitness levels will appreciate the challenge, though families with young children might find the ascent a bit much. The terrain can be boggy after rain, so decent walking boots are essential. There's no marked path to the actual summit, which adds a touch of adventure but might frustrate those expecting clear waymarkers.

From here, you can see why the Gower was Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The panorama takes in the sweep of countryside that leads down to Three Cliffs Bay and beyond - a view that puts the peninsula's varied landscape into proper perspective.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park or Oxwich Camping Park, it makes for a decent half-day expedition when the weather's cooperating. Allow about two hours return from the nearest parking spots. Worth the effort on a clear day, though you might wonder what the fuss was about if you're unlucky with the weather.