Mynydd Tŷ-mawr

The walk up Mynydd Tŷ-mawr isn't one of those polished, well-trodden peaks that spits out postcards. It's a proper moorland climb above Dolgellau in Powys, the sort of hill that rewards you without making a fuss about it. The summit sits at around 600 metres, steep enough to get your legs working but not so high that you need specialist kit. Most people manage it in a couple of hours up and back, depending on the route you choose.

What you get at the top is genuinely decent - sweeping views across the Snowdonia rim to the north and back towards the valleys of Mid Wales. On a clear day, the perspective alone justifies the effort. The moorland itself is quite stark and open, which means weather matters. Pick a dodgy afternoon and you'll struggle to see much beyond the next ridge.

This one suits walkers more than families with small kids, though older children who enjoy a proper stride will get plenty from it. It's the kind of walk that feels properly wild without requiring fell-running fitness. The climb goes straight at it without too much zigzagging around, so it's a bit steep for what it is, truth be told.

If you're camping at Gwerniago Campsite just down the valley, Mynydd Tŷ-mawr makes an excellent morning outing. Park in Dolgellau town, walk from there, and you're back in time for lunch. Free to access, obviously - it's a mountain.