Mynydd Gwaith (Garn For)

The walk up Mynydd Gwaith - locals call it Garn For - isn't a long slog, which is precisely why it works so well as a half-day outing from Pwllheli. You're looking at maybe an hour to the summit if you take your time, less if you're properly keen. The peak itself sits at a decent enough height to give you proper views across the Llŷn Peninsula, and on a clear day the sight lines stretch all the way to Snowdonia inland and the coast falling away to the west. It's the kind of walk that rewards you without demanding everything in return.

This one suits walkers after something straightforward - no scrambling, no exposed bits, just honest hillside. Families with kids who've got some legs on them will manage it fine. History buffs might appreciate the sense of place; the landscape here carries weight. Summer is when you'd want to tackle it, though spring clears quickly if there's been wet weather.

It's free, obviously - it's a mountain. Allow a couple of hours start to finish if you want to sit about at the top and actually look at things rather than just tick a box. The nearby campsite options - Gyrn Ddu is closest at 2.4 miles, or the glamping spots if you fancy something less muddy - make it an easy addition to a wider Llŷn Peninsula trip. Not a destination unto itself, but a solid morning's walk that slots neatly into a park holiday without consuming your entire day.