Bryn Y Tail

The walk up Bryn Y Tail takes you straight into proper Mid Wales terrain - moorland that feels genuinely wild despite being just outside Llanidloes. It's not a massive peak, but what you get for the effort is a genuine 360-degree view across the Cambrian Mountains that rewards anyone willing to leave the car behind.

The summit itself sits at a reasonable height without being a serious slog. On a clear day you're looking out over valleys and distant ridges that stretch for miles. On a grey one - which, let's be honest, happens often in this part of Wales - it's still atmospheric in that moody, dramatic way that makes you feel like you've actually gone somewhere.

Walkers will find this worthwhile. It's the kind of route where you can pitch the difficulty to your fitness level, and the views justify the climb. Families with older kids who don't mind a proper walk will get more from it than those after a quick stroll. In winter the exposed bits can be properly windswept, so time your visit for clearer months if you're not keen on battling the elements.

If you're based at any of the nearby caravan parks - Red Kite Touring Park and Clywedog Riverside are closest to Llanidloes - this makes a solid half-day walk before heading back for food. It's exactly the sort of thing a Mid Wales holiday needs: getting up high without needing specialist kit, and views that make you feel like you've earned them.