Craig Fach

You climb Craig Fach for the same reason people climb most Welsh peaks - the views from the top justify the effort. It's not a long walk from Blaenau Ffestiniog, and that matters when you've got a family in tow or simply fancy a proper walk without committing your whole day to it.

The peak itself sits above the old slate quarry town, giving you decent vistas across Snowdonia without needing to tackle anything like Snowdon itself. On a clear day you get real distance - the sort of view that makes you understand why people bothered building things on Welsh hillsides in the first place. On a misty day, which is often, you get atmosphere instead.

It's a walker's walk rather than a scrambler's walk. The terrain is straightforward enough for anyone reasonably fit, though the final push gets a bit steep. Most people spend between one and two hours up there, depending on how long you linger and whether you're stopping to catch your breath every few minutes.

If you're staying at Llechwedd Glamping, just a couple of miles away, this makes a natural morning or late-afternoon venture. It's the sort of walk that fills a gap nicely without dominating your whole park holiday. Free to access, naturally - it's a Welsh hillside. Bring waterproofs regardless of what the forecast says.