Carreg Meudwy

The walk up to Carreg Meudwy takes you through proper Welsh moorland, the kind of terrain that makes you understand why people fall in love with Gwynedd. It's a rocky outcrop viewpoint that rewards the legwork with views across to Cardigan Bay and, on a clear day, the sweep of the coastline that stretches towards Pwllheli.

What you're looking at is essentially a standing stone - ancient, weather-beaten, and surrounded by gorse and bracken. The real appeal here is the walk itself rather than some grand architectural moment. Give yourself a good hour from the car park, and bring proper boots. The path can be boggy after rain, and the final scramble to the summit is steep enough to make you work for it.

This suits walkers rather than casual visitors. If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots - Treheli Farm or Tyn Ddol - it makes a cracking morning outing. You won't be fighting crowds. Families with younger kids might find it a bit of a slog for limited payoff, but teenagers who like a hill and a decent view will get something from it.

The views justify the effort if the weather cooperates. Grey skies? You'll feel differently about the whole thing. Time it for late afternoon when light improves, and the effort feels worthwhile. Free to visit, obviously - it's just moorland - and the base for exploring this part of the Llyn Peninsula without the chaos of busier coastal spots.