Foel-ganol

Standing at 395 metres, this modest peak above Llanfairfechan delivers views that far exceed what its height might suggest. The walk up takes about an hour from the town, following well-marked paths that wind through sheep-dotted fields before climbing more steeply through bracken and gorse.

What makes Foel-ganol special isn't the summit itself - there's no grand cairn or dramatic rocky outcrop - but the panorama it provides. Look north and you'll see across the Menai Strait to Anglesey, while the Snowdonia peaks dominate the southern horizon. On clear days, you can pick out Snowdon itself, though it's the closer peaks like Penmaenmawr that really steal the show.

Families with older children will manage the ascent without too much grumbling, though toddlers might find it tough going. Serious walkers often use it as a warm-up before tackling bigger mountains nearby. The beauty lies in its accessibility - you can be up and down in a couple of hours, leaving plenty of time for a proper lunch in Llanfairfechan.

If you're staying at one of the holiday parks around Llanfairfechan like Lyons Pendyffryn Hall or Berthlwyd Hall, it makes a perfect morning expedition. Just check the weather first - low cloud can reduce those lovely views to a few metres of murky hillside.