Llannerchfydaf

The walk up Llannerchfydaf rewards you with proper panoramic views across Mid Wales - moorland stretching endlessly, the Severn Valley dropping away below, and on clear days you can pick out the Brecon Beacons to the south. It's not a dramatic peak by Alpine standards, but that's rather the point. This is the sort of hill that draws serious walkers rather than Instagram hunters.

Getting to the summit takes a couple of hours from the nearest approaches, depending which route you fancy. The terrain's moorland and grass - straightforward enough, though the wind can be bracing up here even when it's calm down in Welshpool. Bring proper waterproofs. The views alone make the climb worthwhile, but the real reward is the solitude. You won't be jostling for photos with crowds.

This works brilliantly as part of a wider walking holiday in the area. If you're based at Pandy Camping, Llannerchfydaf gives you a genuine day out without eating up hours of drive time. It suits experienced walkers more than casual strollers - the route isn't technical, but it does demand fitness and navigation skills.

Worth doing? Absolutely, if you're after serious hill walking with decent views and no faffing about. The moorland landscape has a wild quality that feels properly Welsh. Not a spectacle, but compelling in its own way.