Moel yr Accre

The walk up Moel yr Accre from Ruthin is straightforward and rewards you with proper views across the Vale of Clwyd - on a clear day you can pick out the Clwydian Range rolling away to the north. It's not a brute of a climb, which is rather the point. Most people manage it in under two hours return, making it ideal if you've only got a morning free or fancy stretching your legs without committing to a full day expedition.

You get moorland underfoot for decent stretches, then wooded sections as you descend, so there's enough variety to hold interest. The summit itself is modest - a trig point rather than a dramatic peak - but the surrounding countryside more than makes up for it. Walkers with young kids will find it manageable, though you'll want proper boots given how quickly the terrain can turn boggy after rain.

If you're based at Clwydian Glamping Pods just a few miles away, this is an obvious choice for an afternoon sortie. The peak works well as part of a longer Denbighshire walking itinerary rather than a destination in itself. Go for the views and the straightforward route rather than expecting drama at the summit. Autumn's the best time - clearer light, fewer midges, and the moorland takes on proper colour.