Ro-Lwyd

The walk up Ro-Lwyd starts innocuously enough from the lanes near Betws-y-Coed, but what you're climbing towards is a proper mountain moment with surprisingly minimal fuss. It's not particularly high by Snowdonia standards, yet the views across the Conwy Valley are genuinely excellent - the kind that make you understand why people bother with Welsh peaks at all. The route itself is straightforward rather than technical, making it ideal for walkers who want the satisfaction of a summit without needing a rope and a prayer.

Allow yourself a couple of hours there and back, depending on your pace and how long you want to linger at the top. It's the sort of walk that rewards being done on a clear day - if cloud's sitting low, you're just trudging up a hillside. Fair-weather walking really does matter here. Families with older kids will manage fine, though younger ones might find the final push a bit tedious. History buffs won't get much from the mountain itself, but the landscape tells its own story about how the land rises toward the higher peaks beyond.

If you're based at one of the glamping sites nearby - Snowdonia Glamping Holidays or Porth Eryri are both well-regarded - this makes a decent afternoon adventure without requiring a major commitment. It slots neatly into a wider Snowdonia itinerary, giving you something to do on the days when you're not tackling the bigger summits. The accessibility from Betws-y-Coed means you're never more than a short drive away.