Mynydd Lledrod

There's a proper walk up to Mynydd Lledrod, a modest peak that sits just over the Shropshire border near Llanymynech. The approach is fairly straightforward - nothing technical, just a steady climb through mixed woodland and open moorland that rewards you with views across the Welsh border and into the countryside beyond. On a clear day you can pick out the shape of the landscape for miles, which is exactly what you come for.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a destination that'll hold your attention for hours once you've reached the top - there's no café, no facilities, just the view and the wind. But the walk itself is good. The terrain's varied enough to stay interesting, and the whole thing takes a couple of hours depending on your pace and which route you take from the base. Families with older kids who don't mind a bit of a hike will be fine; younger ones might find it a stretch.

The best approach is to allow a morning or early afternoon. Go midweek if you can - weekends can draw a decent crowd. It's free, naturally, since it's open moorland. The location works well if you're staying at Sweeney Farm Glamping nearby - close enough for a half-day outing without eating up your whole schedule. Time it for autumn when the light's golden and the air's crisp; summer can be muggy and the views hazy.