Creigau Gleision

The walk up Creigau Gleision isn't particularly long, but it's steep enough to make you work for the view. From Llanrwst, you're looking at a solid climb through moorland terrain, and the path can be boggy depending on weather. What makes it worthwhile is the perspective you get over the Conwy Valley once you've crested it - properly extensive views across to Snowdonia if the cloud has lifted.

This is walker territory, no question. The summit isn't dramatic - it's not one of those sharp peaks you see from miles away - but the effort-to-reward ratio appeals to anyone who likes a couple of hours of honest climbing without needing rock scrambling experience. Children who've got proper hill legs will manage it fine; younger kids might find it tedious.

If you're based at Maenan Abbey Caravan Park or Erw Glas Glamping just outside Llanrwst, Creigau Gleision makes a natural half-day expedition. The peak sits at the edge of the Conwy Valley, so you're not far from other walking routes in the area. Best attempted when the forecast looks dry - the moorland drainage is genuine, and wet conditions turn the paths into proper mud slogs.

It's free access, though like most Welsh moorland, the beauty is in making the effort yourself rather than any facilities waiting at the top. Allow a solid two hours for a reasonable pace, longer if you want to linger over the valley views.