Dinas Bach

The walk up Dinas Bach doesn't take long, but it rewards you with proper views across the Llyn Peninsula toward Pwllheli and beyond. It's a modest peak - nothing that'll leave you gasping - but that's rather the point. From the summit you can see across to Cardigan Bay and back toward the mountains inland, which is handsome on a clear day.

This is one for people who want a proper walk without the commitment of a full mountain day. Families with teenagers will manage it fine; younger kids might find it a bit steep for what it is, though determined five-year-olds have been known to tackle it. The paths are clear enough, though muddy after rain like most Welsh hills. Allow 45 minutes to an hour for a round trip depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top.

If you're camping or glamping nearby - and there are several good spots within a few miles, including Glampio Coed and Tyn Ddol - this works brilliantly as a morning leg-stretcher before breakfast or an evening excursion when the light's warm. It's the sort of place where you'll see locals walking their dogs rather than tour groups, which tells you something.

The terrain's typical Welsh hill-walking: grass, gorse, and occasional rocky bits. Decent shoes essential. There's no facilities up top, so bring water. On a grey day it's less compelling, but when the weather's kind, it's well worth the detour from Pwllheli.