Moel y Gelli

The walk up Moel y Gelli from Ruthin takes you through proper hill country without needing technical kit or hours of slogging. It's a modest peak by Welsh standards - nothing dramatic, nothing that'll exhaust you - but the views across Denbighshire are worth the effort, especially on a clear day when you can see right across to the Clwydian Range. The approach is straightforward, mostly along established paths with decent underfoot conditions once you're away from the muddy bits near the start.

This isn't a destination for thrill-seekers or peak-baggers hunting Wainwrights. It's the kind of walk families with teenagers can manage without complaint, or older walkers who want a genuine countryside perspective without the grind. Give yourself two hours there and back at an easy pace, maybe longer if you're stopping for photos or a snack at the top. The summit itself is more of a gentle high point than a dramatic viewpoint - you'll know you've reached it more from the levelling off than any cairn or marker.

If you're staying at Clwydian Glamping Pods just 3.6 miles away, Moel y Gelli makes a natural morning excursion before settling in for the afternoon. Ruthin itself is worth a proper look round - medieval town with actual character - so pair the walk with some exploring down there. Best visited when the ground's had a few dry days; wet conditions turn the lower sections into a slog.