Pen y Bedw

The walk up Pen y Bedw from Betws-y-Coed is straightforward enough - about 45 minutes if you're not dawdling - and the payoff is a proper panorama across the Conwy Valley. Nothing flashy, but on a clear day you can trace the river snaking through the wooded landscape below, and the Snowdonia peaks rumble across the horizon to the south. It's the kind of hill that rewards you without demanding your legs ache for a week afterwards.

Walkers will find this one satisfying. The ascent is manageable, the views are genuine, and there's no queue of Instagram tourists clogging up the path. It's less famous than its bigger neighbours, which is precisely why it works. You'll see families with kids managing it without complaint, and older folk too - no scrambling, no technical bits. Allow two hours return if you're taking it easy and want a sit-down at the top with a flask.

The real draw is how it slots into a proper Snowdonia walking week. Betws-y-Coed itself is only a short drive away, and the glamping options in the area - Llechwedd, Snowdonia Glamping Holidays, and Porth Eryri are all within striking distance - make this an easy fit into a wider itinerary. Do this in the morning, explore the town's cafés and shops in the afternoon, and you've got a solid day mapped. Free to walk, naturally.