Craig Gyfynys

The walk up Craig Gyfynys rewards you with views across the Snowdonia valleys that make the scramble worthwhile. From Blaenau Ffestiniog, it's a proper little peak - nothing massive, but steep enough that you'll feel you've earned the summit. The route picks its way through moorland and rocky terrain, taking most walkers around 90 minutes up and the same back down depending on fitness.

This is squarely a walker's day out rather than a casual stroll. You'll want proper boots and a clear day to get the best of the views - on a drizzly afternoon, you're just climbing through cloud. The peak itself is modest but the surrounding landscape is dramatic, with the old slate workings visible across the valleys and the mountains rolling away in every direction. Kids aged ten and up will manage it fine; younger ones might find the scrambling bits fiddly.

There's no visitor centre or facilities at the summit, so bring water and a packed lunch if you're making a full morning of it. Free, obviously - it's a fell. The nearby Barcdy Caravan & Camping Park (3.9 miles away) makes a solid base for exploring the area. If you're staying there, Craig Gyfynys works brilliantly as a half-day adventure, leaving you time to poke around Blaenau Ffestiniog's slate heritage or tackle something bigger like Snowdon later in the week. Go midweek if you can - weekends see more foot traffic than the path can really handle.