The Warren

The Warren rises out of the Powys landscape like a proper reward for getting your boots on. This peak delivers the kind of view that makes the climb worthwhile - sweep your eyes across Mid Wales and you'll understand why people keep coming back. It's not the tallest hill around, but the approach is good walking terrain, neither a slog nor a doddle.

This is walker's country through and through. The summit itself is fairly exposed moorland, so on a clear day you get those long sight lines across Snowdonia and the Shropshire hills. Bring a map or download the route beforehand - while the peak is marked, navigation isn't always obvious in bad weather. Allow a couple of hours return from the nearest parking, depending on your pace and how many times you stop to take photos.

Not a spot for young kids who can't manage rough ground, but if your children have done a few decent walks already, they'll manage fine. On a blustery afternoon it can feel properly wild, which some will find exhilarating and others a bit grim. Summer visits are more forgiving than winter attempts.

Welshpool sits just four miles away, making this a natural fit for a stay at Tanat Holiday Park or Sweeney Farm Glamping. Pop it into a longer walking day combining nearby peaks, or treat it as a half-day excursion while based in the area. Either way, bring waterproofs - this is Mid Wales, after all.