Foel Lluestbadlon

You'll find Foel Lluestbadlon rising steeply from the landscape just outside Welshpool, a modest peak that punches above its weight for the effort required. The walk itself is straightforward enough - there's a proper path all the way up - but the gradient doesn't mess about. Expect anywhere from forty minutes to an hour depending on your fitness, and bring water because once you're committed, there's nowhere to rest until you reach the top.

The views from the summit are genuinely worth the climb. You get sweeping vistas across the Powys hills and beyond, with the Vale of Welshpool spreading out below. On a clear day it's the sort of place that reminds you why you bothered leaving the car park.

This is walker territory, full stop. It's not a family stroll or a casual jaunt - the climb is real and it's relentless. Anyone with a proper interest in hillwalking will find it satisfying without being intimidating. The peak works brilliantly as part of a longer exploration of the area's ridgelines, and if you're staying at one of the local parks like Pandy Camping, it's close enough for a morning sortie.

Access is free, obviously. There's no visitor centre or facilities at the top, so come prepared. The best months are May through September when you've got reliable daylight and the weather's more cooperative. Winter walkers will manage it, but the path gets slippery and you'll lose light fast.