Fawnog Y Bont

The walk up Fawnog Y Bont from Llanidloes is one of those rewards that doesn't announce itself loudly - you won't find crowds here. It's a proper hill walk, the kind where you can actually hear yourself think, and the summit rewards you with views across Ceredigion's rolling moorland that stretch for miles on clear days.

This isn't a casual stroll. The climb is genuine, taking the better part of two hours for most walkers, and the path can be boggy in places depending on recent weather. But that's rather the point - it keeps the tourist footfall down and means you're walking among actual hikers rather than Instagram tourists. The views from the top sweep across empty valleys and distant ridges, pure upland Wales at its quietest.

It suits serious hill walkers and anyone who's keen on solitude more than it suits families with young children. Experienced ramblers will find it satisfying without being punishing. Take decent boots and check the weather - exposure up there can feel stark when clouds roll in.

If you're based at either Glangwy Farm Camping or Tyn Ffordd Fach Campsite nearby, Fawnog Y Bont is a proper day out on foot. Both sites sit well for accessing this corner of mid-Wales walking. Allow a full morning or early afternoon, and bring a map - the paths aren't always obvious once you're up higher. The lack of facilities or crowds makes this genuinely worth the effort.