Garn Bank

The walk up Garn Bank rewards you with proper views across the border country between Wales and Shropshire. It's not a dramatic peak - more of a steady climb through moorland than a scramble - but the open ridgeline gives you that sense of exposure you're after without needing climbing gear.

From Knighton, it's an accessible half-day walk. The ascent is gradual enough for reasonably fit families, though toddlers might find the distance tedious. History buffs will appreciate that you're walking Offa's Dyke territory here, and on clear days the visibility stretches far enough to make the effort feel worthwhile.

There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of - bring water and a decent map, as paths can be vague in mist. The moorland changes character depending on season: heather in late summer, bleaker and more windswept come autumn. Most people allow two to three hours for the round trip.

If you're based at one of the glamping sites nearby - Black Hall Lodges is closest at just over 3 miles, or Wild Valley if you want something with more landscape - Garn Bank makes a solid half-day outing before heading back for dinner. It's less crowded than Pen-y-ghent or Whernside, and the walk feels genuinely remote despite being just a few miles from a town. Worth fitting in if you're exploring the Mid Wales hills, though don't expect café culture or tourist infrastructure.