Cripiau Eisteddfa-Fach

The walk up Cripiau Eisteddfa-Fach rewards you with proper views across Cardigan Bay and the Ceredigion hills - the sort of panorama that makes the climb worthwhile. It's not a dramatic peak by Alpine standards, but from Aberystwyth it's an accessible half-day outing that works well for walkers wanting something between a gentle stroll and a serious hike.

You'll find yourself on open moorland with bracken and rough grass underfoot. On clear days the visibility stretches for miles; on misty ones, it's atmospheric rather than spectacular. The terrain is straightforward enough for reasonably fit families with older kids, though younger ones might find the uphill sections tedious. Allow two to three hours return depending on your pace and where you start from.

There's nothing particularly marked or developed up here - no cafe, no facilities - so bring water and check the weather before heading out. Free to visit, obviously, being open moorland. The beauty of a peak walk like this is fitting it around a wider Ceredigion break. You're well placed to combine it with time at Forester's Retreat Glamping or one of the other local campsites - Woodlands Caravan Park sits at 5.8 miles if you're after something more conventional. It's the sort of walk that clears your head after a couple of days exploring the coast around Aberystwyth, though I wouldn't plan a trip purely around climbing this one.