Gwaunceste Hill

The walk up Gwaunceste Hill rewards you with proper views across Mid Wales - the sort of landscape that makes you understand why people move here and never leave. It's a straightforward ascent from the Llandrindod Wells area, nothing technical, just steady legwork through moorland that changes character depending on the season. The summit itself isn't dramatic - no sudden peak or rocky outcrop - but that's almost the point. You get there and the world opens up around you.

This one's for walkers who like their exercise without the scrambling, and for anyone wanting to spend a few hours properly outdoors without needing specialist kit. The route is manageable for fit families, though younger legs might find it a slog on the way down. Allow a good two to three hours round trip depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top.

Both Fforest Fields and Presteigne Holiday Park sit within reasonable striking distance - under five miles - making this a logical half-day outing if you're basing yourselves in the area for a week. The moorland character means wind can come from nowhere, so bring a proper jacket even if the forecast looks kind. Summer offers the best visibility; winter can be beautiful but boggy underfoot. Free to walk, obviously, and there's no gate or barrier stopping you.