Ochr Cwm yr Wyn

The walk up Ochr Cwm yr Wyn isn't famous, which is precisely why it's worth doing. This modest peak sits inland from Aberystwyth, rising out of Ceredigion's rolling moorland with far fewer boot prints than you'd expect for something with such a dramatic Welsh name. The summit itself offers proper panoramic views across the Cardigan Bay hinterland - on a clear day you can pick out the broader landscape sweeping toward Snowdonia, though the peak won't blow your mind on its own.

It's a solid walk for anyone who enjoys a decent climb without needing a scramble at the top. Allow two to three hours return, depending on your pace and which approach you take. The terrain is straightforward fell walking - grass, bog patches, the occasional rocky outcrop - but the wind can pick up noticeably once you're exposed. Spring and autumn are genuinely better than summer here; midges are less of a nuisance and the light sits differently across the hills.

If you're camping nearby - Glangwy Farm, Woodlands, or Brynllwyd Glamping are all within five or six miles - this makes a decent half-day sortie before heading back for a fire or a proper meal. It's not the kind of peak that dominates your holiday, but it's the sort of walk that reminds you why you came to West Wales in the first place. No faffing about with visitor centres or entrance fees. Just hills and solitude.