Lan Fawr

The walk up Lan Fawr rewards you with proper panoramic views across Mid Wales and into Shropshire - on a clear day you can see for miles. It's a straightforward hill walk rather than a technical climb, making it accessible to most people with reasonable fitness. The summit sits at a decent height without being brutal, and the moorland terrain keeps things interesting on the way up.

This is the sort of peak that appeals to walkers looking for a solid couple of hours outside without needing special kit or scrambling skills. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might find the walk a bit long for their legs, but there's nothing dangerous about it. The views across the Powys borderlands are genuinely good, especially late afternoon when the light softens everything.

You'll want to allow around three hours return from the car park, depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top. Weather matters more here than most walks - cloud can roll in quickly and flatten the whole experience. Go on a clear day and you've got something special.

For a park-based holiday, Lan Fawr sits well within reach of the caravan sites around Bishops Castle and the Camlad Valley - Foxholes Campsite and Woodbatch offer decent access, and you're only twenty minutes from Shrewsbury if you need civilisation. Combine it with other walks in the area and you've got a proper day out. Free to walk, obviously, just turn up and go.