Gallt yr Ogof

The walk up Gallt yr Ogof is straightforward enough - not a scramble, not a trudge, just a proper hill walk that builds nicely without ever turning nasty. You're looking at a peak that doesn't demand much fuss, which means more time spent actually enjoying the view rather than cursing your choice of footwear.

The name means the Slope of the Cave, though don't expect anything dramatic in that department. What you get instead is a vantage point across Snowdonia that makes the effort worthwhile. On a clear day - and you'll want to time it for one - the panorama stretches across the mountains properly. It's the kind of summit where you can sit and work out what you're looking at for twenty minutes without getting bored.

This walk suits families with kids old enough to manage a couple of hours on their feet, and walkers who want a decent outing without needing to be mountain fit. Caernarfon sits nearby if you need a base with shops and food, and it's a natural add-on if you're staying at either Llyn Gwynant Campsite or Ogwen Bank Caravan and Lodge Park - both within striking distance for an afternoon expedition.

Allow two to three hours total. The peak itself isn't technically demanding, which means you'll spend less time navigating and more time looking at the mountains. Go when the weather's set fair - there's nothing worse than summiting in cloud when the whole point is the view.