Fridd

The walk up Fridd rewards you with proper views across the Powys borderlands - assuming the weather cooperates, which it often doesn't in Mid Wales. This modest peak sits above Presteigne and pulls in a decent mix of hikers and local dog walkers who don't mind the steady climb through mixed woodland before breaking out onto open moorland.

Once you're up there, the ridge walk is genuinely pleasant. You get sight lines toward the Radnor Forest and into Shropshire on clear days. It's not a technical scramble or anything - more of a straightforward hill walk that takes between two and three hours depending on your fitness and how often you stop to catch your breath. The terrain can be boggy higher up, so proper boots matter.

This works brilliantly if you're already in the Presteigne area staying at one of the nearby parks. Rockbridge Park and Black Hall Lodges are both close enough for a morning outing, and you're back before lunch. It's the sort of walk that appeals to walkers after something less demanding than the big peaks further north, and families with kids aged eight upwards will manage it fine. The views justify the effort, though seasoned hillwalkers might find it a touch underwhelming.

Free to access, as with most Welsh hill country. No facilities at the top, so bring water and something to eat. Early morning visits avoid the weekend crush, though honestly it's rarely rammed.