Tryfan North Top

The scramble up Tryfan's north top is proper exhilarating - a rocky, hands-on climb that separates the casual walkers from people who actually want to earn their summit. You're looking at a 917-metre peak in Snowdonia that demands respect, with loose scree and steep pitches that'll have your heart going on the steeper sections. The views from up there are magnificent: you can see right across to the Snowdon massif and down into the Ogwen Valley below. Allow 3-4 hours for the full round trip from the car park near Ogwen, and pick a day when the weather's decent - the whole thing becomes a slog in low cloud, and frankly, dangerous if visibility drops. This isn't a casual stroll. You'll need proper walking boots and a modicum of scrambling experience, though it's not technical rock climbing. Families with teenagers who've done a bit of hillwalking will get on fine; younger kids might struggle with the exposure and the scrambling sections. Free to climb, obviously, since it's a mountain. The Llanberis area, just a couple of miles away, has several caravan parks if you're staying for a few days to tackle the surrounding peaks - Llanberis Touring Park puts you right in position for exploring this corner of Snowdonia. Go on a clear morning before the crowds arrive, and avoid midweek thunderstorms. It's genuinely one of the better scrambles in Wales if you've got the legs for it.