Rhos Fawr

The walk up Rhos Fawr rewards you with proper views across the Mid Wales moorland - nothing fancy, just honest ridge-top scenery that stretches for miles. It's the sort of peak that doesn't announce itself loudly, which is partly why it's worth the effort from Presteigne.

This is a genuine walkers' mountain rather than a tourist trap. The terrain is open moorland, sometimes boggy underfoot depending on the weather, and there's a real sense of remoteness once you're up there. On a clear day you get serious visibility across Powys. The ascent isn't brutal but it's steady, so allow a good two hours if you're not a regular hill person.

Families with confident walkers will manage it. Younger kids might find the exposed moorland a bit bleak rather than exciting, though experienced family hillwalkers will love it. History enthusiasts won't find much interpretation up here - it's pure landscape rather than heritage tourism.

It's completely free, naturally, being open moorland. No facilities at the summit though, so bring water and proper kit. Summer and early autumn are best; winter can be grim with poor visibility.

If you're staying at Presteigne Holiday Park or Hush Hush Glamping nearby, Rhos Fawr makes an excellent half-day outing that gets you genuinely away from the accommodation without swallowing your whole day. It's the kind of walk that reminds you why people actually want to spend time in the Welsh hills.