Mynydd Bach

The walk up Mynydd Bach rewards you with proper views across Cardigan Bay and inland towards the Cambrian Mountains. It's not a dramatic peak - nothing like Snowdon - but it's a genuine hill that gives you the sense of actual achievement without needing to be fit.

You'll find it near Llanon in Ceredigion, and the approach is straightforward enough from the village side. The summit's bare and windy, which means you get unobstructed sight lines for miles. On a clear day the coast is unforgettable. On a grey one you'll still feel like you've earned your lunch.

This is solid walking territory, not a casual stroll. Bring proper boots - the terrain gets boggy in patches - and allow a couple of hours for the round trip. It's the kind of place where families with keen walkers will thrive, while anyone after an easy amble might find it a bit of a slog.

If you're based at one of the local caravan parks - Woodlands in Llanon itself is closest at under six miles, or any of the others clustered nearby like Brynarian or Pengarreg - Mynydd Bach fits perfectly into a week of proper Welsh hill country. You're in the territory where coastal paths meet moorland, so combine it with coastal walks around Cardigan rather than treating it as a standalone trip. Free to visit and open whenever the weather permits. Go early if you want solitude.