Mynydd Bychestyn

The walk up Mynydd Bychestyn rewards you with one of the better viewpoints along the Llŷn Peninsula - nothing dramatic, but genuinely good if you've got an hour and decent legs. It's a steady climb from the village of Pwllheli, and once you're up there, you get proper views across Cardigan Bay and back towards the Snowdonia range on clear days. The summit itself is modest - you won't find a cairn or any fuss - but the 564-metre height gives you enough elevation to feel like you've actually done something.

This is walker territory, really. Families with younger kids might struggle with the gradient, though it's not technically difficult, just relentless. History buffs won't find much up there beyond the view itself, so come for the walking and the landscape, not for stories. Depending on your fitness and pace, allow two to three hours return from Pwllheli. Early morning or late afternoon light works best - the midday glare can wash out those bay views.

If you're based at one of the nearby glamping spots - Glampio Coed, Treheli Farm, or Tyn Ddol - it's worth fitting in as part of a longer walking day rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with exploring Pwllheli's coastal path or other peaks on the peninsula. The climb is free, obviously, and you can start from several points depending on how much punishment you want. Go on a settled day; Welsh weather can turn this into a slog very quickly.