Dwyffrwd

The walk up Dwyffrwd from near Welshpool is straightforward enough, but the mountain itself doesn't shout about itself - which is precisely why it's worth the effort. You're looking at proper Mid Wales moorland, the sort of place where the horizon stretches for miles and you'll spot barely another soul on a weekday.

It's a hill walker's hill rather than a tourist attraction with car parks and interpretation boards. The views back towards Welshpool and across the Powys countryside are genuinely good, especially on clear days when you can see the Shropshire borders rolling away to the east. The ascent is manageable for anyone with reasonable fitness - not a slog, but not a doddle either.

If you're camped at one of the nearby sites like Cae Nant or Pandy, both just five miles out, Dwyffrwd makes a proper morning or afternoon mission. Families with older kids will enjoy it; younger ones might find it a bit repetitive underfoot. Serious walkers will appreciate the relative solitude. Allow a couple of hours there and back depending on pace and how long you linger at the top.

Go early to avoid what little foot traffic builds up in peak season. The ground can be boggy after rain - standard Welsh moorland, really. This is the kind of walk that reminds you why people come to this corner of Wales. No drama, just honest walking and decent air.