Glog

The walk up Glog from Caersws is deceptively straightforward on the map but catches you out once you're committed to it. The peak itself sits at 1,699 feet, commanding views across the Powys moorland that justify the effort - on a clear day you can see right across Mid Wales. The climb takes roughly ninety minutes depending on fitness, and the terrain shifts from farm tracks to open hillside without much shelter, so weather matters here.

Historically this area was worked for lead and slate, and you'll spot the remnants if you know where to look - old quarry workings and the occasional stone marker. It's the sort of walk that rewards proper preparation: decent boots, a map, and ideally some cloud cover to keep you cool. Summer weekends draw the steadier types, families with older kids, and serious hikers bagging peaks across the region.

The real appeal here isn't the summit itself - there's no monument or shelter - but the fact that you've earned it. Caersws is your base for supplies and a decent pub afterwards. For a longer stay, the holiday parks nearby offer solid alternatives to tent camping. Love2Stay Mid Wales sits closest at under five miles, with Maesmawr Farm Resort offering farm-stay accommodation if you want to make this part of a broader Powys walking trip. Allow a full day if you're not rushing, and bring water - the moorland offers nothing on the way up.