Y Glog

The walk up Y Glog from Aberystwyth is steep, quick, and properly satisfying - you'll bag a genuine peak without needing all day. It's a modest height by Welsh standards, but the climb is relentless enough to earn those views across Cardigan Bay and back towards the town below. Most people tackle it as a lunch-hour outing, which tells you what you need to know about the effort involved.

The path starts somewhere near Aberystwyth's outskirts and climbs through rough moorland with minimal faffing about. There's nothing fancy waiting at the top - no café, no visitor centre, just the satisfaction of reaching a proper summit and catching your breath. On a clear day the outlook justifies the leg work. On a grey Welsh day, you're relying on the exercise itself to feel worthwhile.

This suits walkers who want to stay active during a week at one of the nearby caravan parks - Woodlands, Brynllwyd, or tyn ffordd fach are all close enough for a morning mission. It's also a decent option if rain's been battering your holiday and you want something achievable without committing to a full day's walking. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger children might grumble about the steepness.

Allow ninety minutes return if you're moving at a reasonable pace. Free to access, obviously. Go when the weather's cooperating - this isn't a walk that improves in drizzle.