Rhestr Cerrig

The walk up Rhestr Cerrig rewards you with one of the finest views across Cardigan Bay you'll find without actually getting your feet wet. It's a modest peak by Welsh standards - nothing that'll have your legs screaming by the time you reach the top - but the outlook justifies the effort entirely.

From Aberystwyth, this is a straightforward afternoon mission. The ascent itself takes about an hour depending on your pace and how often you stop to admire the Ceredigion countryside rolling away beneath you. On a clear day the vistas stretch for miles - the bay spreads out like someone's unfolded a map just for you, and inland you get proper mountain views when the weather plays ball.

It's the sort of walk that suits families with reasonably confident walkers, and anyone after a quick bit of elevation gain without committing to a full day expedition. History buffs won't find much to get excited about at the summit itself - it's really about the landscape and the sense of having actually gone somewhere, rather than stumbling across ruins or archaeological interest.

Camp nearby at one of the local sites - Tyn Ffordd Fach, Woodlands, or the glamping options like Brynllwyd or Forester's Retreat are all within four miles - and you've got yourself a cracking base for exploring this part of the coast. Time to allow about three hours for the round trip including dawdling at the top with a flask of tea.