Cofiwch Dryweryn

You'll want to get to this hillside above the Afon Dyfrdwy valley early in the day if you're hoping to photograph the enormous white letters spelling out 'Cofiwch Dryweryn' without a crowd. The inscription - Welsh for 'Remember Tryweryn' - is a memorial to a village submerged under a reservoir in 1965, and standing in front of it feels weightier than your average viewpoint visit.

The letters themselves are stark against the green hillside, and the views across Mid Wales roll out properly from up here. It's a straightforward walk from the road, maybe ten minutes, though the path can get boggy depending on the weather. Most people spend half an hour taking photos and reading up on the history.

Historically minded visitors will get the most from this. It's less about scenery for its own sake and more about Welsh identity and a moment that still resonates locally. Families with younger kids might find it a bit abstract - there's no visitor centre or facilities, just the letters and the view.

Machynlleth is your nearest town, just a few miles south, and if you're staying at Gwerniago Campsite nearby you can easily slot this into a morning or afternoon. It's free and accessible year-round, though winter can make the path rougher underfoot. Worth a detour if you're interested in Welsh culture or want something a bit different from the standard viewpoint circuit.