Dduallt

Getting to Dduallt means a proper walk, and that's rather the point. This peak sits above Llanidloes in the rolling Powys landscape, and the approach alone tells you why people bother. The summit itself sits at 662 metres - high enough to feel like a proper achievement, low enough that you're not fighting your way through Alpine conditions in winter.

The view from the top sweeps across Mid Wales in the way that only moorland vistas can. Visibility matters hugely here; come on a clear day and you'll see for miles. Murky weather means you're basically walking through cloud for a rather underwhelming payoff. Time it right, though, and the panorama across the Clywedog Valley justifies the leg work.

This is walkers' terrain, full stop. Families with primary-school kids might manage it with complaints; those expecting a gentle stroll should look elsewhere. The paths are straightforward enough but boot-weather dependent - boggy in winter, baked hard in summer. Allow two to three hours round trip depending on fitness and how long you linger.

If you're based at one of the nearby touring parks - Red Kite, Clywedog Riverside, or Dol-Llys Farm are all within five miles - Dduallt makes a solid morning or afternoon outing. It's the sort of walk that clears your head and reminds you why you came to Mid Wales rather than the seaside. Free, obviously, and worth the bother on a decent day.