Moel Y Llyn

You're looking at a proper fell walk here - Moel Y Llyn rises up near Welshpool with decent views across the Powys borderlands if you time it right. It's not a brutal slog like some of the Welsh peaks further west, which means families with older kids and regular walkers can manage it without needing technical gear or a dawn start.

The walk itself takes you through moorland with that raw, windswept feeling Wales does so well. On a clear day the visibility is cracking. On a grey one - which is most days - it's atmospheric in that moody way that makes you feel properly outdoors rather than just ticking off a peak. Allow two to three hours depending on your pace and which route you pick. It's free, naturally.

Where it fits best is as part of a longer hiking holiday rather than a standalone trip. Base yourself at Pandy Camping or Riverbend Caravan Park both just outside Welshpool, and you can mix Moel Y Llyn with other walks in the Welshpool area. It's the kind of mid-range objective that works brilliantly when you've got a few days and want variety - not the showstopper, but genuinely rewarding if you're into walking at all. Don't go expecting rock formations or dramatic drops. You're here for the walk, the air, and that genuine sense of having earned your view.