Tre-pys-llygod West Top

The walk up Tre-pys-llygod West Top takes you across moorland that feels properly wild despite being just a few miles inland from Abergele. It's not the highest peak you'll ever climb - around 1,500 feet - but the views across the Conwy Valley and towards Snowdonia make the effort worthwhile. On a clear day, you can see right across to the mountains. The path itself is straightforward enough, a steady climb through heather and grass with no scrambling to speak of.

This is a walker's hill rather than a casual family stroll, though determined kids with decent boots won't struggle. Allow two to three hours for the round trip depending on fitness. The terrain demands respect in wet weather - it can get boggy and visibility drops fast. Winter is probably best avoided unless you know what you're doing. Summer and early autumn are ideal.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Plas Farm is excellent and only twenty minutes away, or Waenfechan if you fancy glamping - this makes a solid morning's outing before lunch in Abergele. Pair it with lower-level walks in the Conwy Valley for variety. The peak itself has nothing on it, so pack water and snacks. Parking is a bit of a squeeze at the trailhead. Don't expect crowds, but don't expect facilities either. It's a proper hill walk, and that's precisely why it works.