Tir Rhiwiog

Getting up Tir Rhiwiog is a proper leg-stretcher from Welshpool. The summit sits at 1,385 feet, which means the views over Mid Wales are genuinely worth the climb - on a clear day you can see right across to the Brecon Beacons and beyond. It's moorland walking at its best, that windswept Welsh kind where the weather can turn in five minutes and the sky is enormous.

The actual walk isn't technical, but it's relentless rather than gentle. You're looking at a couple of hours round trip depending on your fitness and which route you take, so build in time and bring proper footwear - boggy in places, especially after rain. This is one for walkers who want a proper objective rather than a stroll. Kids who like being outdoors will manage fine, but it's not a casual family wander.

If you're camping nearby - Pandy Camping and Riverbend Caravan Park are both within easy striking distance - this makes a cracking morning expedition before you head out to explore more of the Powys landscape. The peak itself has that lonely, exposed feel that draws hill-walkers: few people up there, just the wind and the views. No facilities on the summit, obviously, so bring water and snacks. Free to walk, as is the Welsh way.