Iwerddon

Getting up to Iwerddon is properly steep, but from the summit you're looking across Conwy Valley with views that stretch all the way to the coast. It's a serious peak for North Wales - not a gentle stroll - and the reward is worth every breath coming up.

The climb itself takes maybe an hour and a half from the car park depending on your pace. Paths are decent enough but can be boggy in places, and the wind at the top cuts through layers. On a clear day you can pick out the Carneddau and the Glyderau ridges rolling away. Photographers will be grinning. Walkers after a proper workout rather than a tourist tick-box should come here.

Families with teenagers or fit adults will enjoy this more than younger kids - it's the kind of walk that demands respect for the terrain rather than offering quick payoff. Allow a good three hours return. There's no visitor centre or café, so bring water and snacks.

Betws-y-Coed sits just down the valley, making this a natural addition to a Snowdonia break. The glamping spots at Snowdonia Glamping Holidays and Porth Eryri are within a 30-minute drive and make decent bases for tackling local peaks. If you're staying in the area hopping between walks, Iwerddon fits well alongside the Carneddau hills.

Go in decent weather - visibility makes all the difference up there.