Drum Ddu

Getting to Drum Ddu from Welshpool means a proper walk up through moorland that gets steeper the higher you climb. It's not a huge peak - you're looking at around 1,840 feet - but the views across Mid Wales are genuinely rewarding once you've done the graft. The walk itself takes the better part of two hours up, and you'll pass through typical Welsh upland terrain: rough grass, exposed rocky bits, and the kind of weather that changes in ten minutes flat.

This is squarely walkers' territory. If you're staying at Pandy Camping nearby, it's a natural day out for anyone with decent boots and a map. Children who can manage a moderate hill will get a kick out of reaching the summit, though there's nothing fancy up there - just views and the satisfaction of having made it. History enthusiasts won't find marked sites or interpretation boards; it's a working landscape, not a visitor attraction in the modern sense.

The real value lies in the solitude and the vista. You'll see proper distances from the top, rolling moorland stretching toward the Shropshire border. On a clear day it's worth the effort. On a grey Welsh afternoon, it becomes an exercise in faith and leg strength. There's no fee, no facilities, and no best time to visit other than when the weather forecast doesn't look dire. Bring water, good shoes, and an Ordnance Survey map. Allow a full morning or afternoon.