Craig y Canleth

The walk up Craig y Canleth rewards you with a proper panoramic view across Cardigan Bay and back towards Aberystwyth. It's not a long scramble - maybe twenty minutes from the car park if you're not dawdling - but it's steep enough to earn the vista at the top.

You get sweeping coastal views that stretch for miles on a clear day. The town of Aberystwyth sits below like a postcard, and on good weather you can see right across the bay. It's the kind of spot where you understand why people bother with viewpoints rather than just looking at pictures online.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a destination for sitting down with a picnic - there's nowhere comfortable - but as part of a rambling day in the area it fits perfectly. Kids who don't mind a bit of a hike will enjoy the scramble and the reward at the top. Anyone after a leisurely stroll should probably look elsewhere.

The access is free and unrestricted. Allow an hour if you want to dawdle at the top and take photos. Go early morning or late afternoon for the best light, and pick a day when the visibility is decent - there's no point struggling up in cloud.

It pairs well with a base at one of the nearby parks like Woodlands Caravan Park or Brynllwyd Glamping, both within easy reach of Aberystwyth. Combine it with a walk along Constitution Hill or the seafront, and you've got yourself a solid day out.