Nyth Grûg

The walk up Nyth Grûg is properly steep but mercifully short, which makes it ideal for anyone who wants a decent summit without committing half their day. From Presteigne, it's an easy enough drive to the trailhead, and once you're up there the views across Powys open up nicely - rolling hills disappearing into the distance, that soft Mid Wales light doing its thing. You won't find crowds here, which is refreshing. The peak itself is nothing fancy - no trig point, no café, just a quiet spot where you can sit and actually hear yourself think.

Walkers and nature types will get the most from this one. It's the kind of place where you notice things - birds, the way the landscape shifts with the seasons, how the light changes minute to minute. Families with young legs might enjoy it too, though smaller children could find the ascent tricky depending on conditions. The whole outing takes maybe two hours if you're not rushing. Free, naturally, and no gatekeeping or facilities to worry about.

If you're based at Presteigne Holiday Park or the glamping spots at Hush Hush, this fits perfectly into a long afternoon before dinner. It's the sort of walk that settles you - nothing extreme, nothing trying too hard to impress. Just a good hill in good countryside, which is often exactly what you need.