Hollybush Bank

Hollybush Bank is a modest peak that rises just outside Craven Arms in Powys, offering proper views across the Shropshire Hills if you're willing to put in the legwork. It's not a dramatic summit - more a steady climb through open moorland with decent vistas at the top than anything you'll be rushing back to photograph. The walk itself is straightforward enough, probably 45 minutes to an hour depending on fitness and how many times you stop to catch your breath.

This is walkers' territory, plain and simple. If you're the type who enjoys a no-fuss hill walk without the crowds of the more famous peaks, you'll find it satisfying. Families with young children might find it a touch steep for what's on offer at the summit, though older kids who are into the outdoors won't complain. It's the sort of place you tick off on a walking route rather than make a special trip for - particularly useful if you're staying at one of the glamping sites like Shropshire Luxury Glamping or Shropshire Hills Glamping nearby.

Timing-wise, go early if you can. The Craven Arms area gets busier in peak season, and the moorland can feel exposed in poor weather. There's nothing marked as a visitor facility that I'm aware of, so bring what you need. It fits well into a broader walking holiday around the Shropshire Hills - do this one on a morning and explore the valleys properly in the afternoon.