Twllydarren

The walk up Twllydarren rewards you with views that stretch right across to Cardigan Bay. It's a proper hill rather than a mountain - manageable for most fitness levels, though the final push gets steep. From the summit you can see Llwyngwril down below and on a clear day the Snowdonia peaks loom in the distance. The path winds through rough moorland with gorse and heather, and in late summer the whole hillside glows yellow-purple. Allow around two hours for a steady return walk from Llwyngwril itself, where there's parking near the village. No facilities on the hill, so bring water and a snack.

Families with kids aged eight and up will find it satisfying without being a slog. Walkers will enjoy the relative quiet - you won't queue for views like you do on the honeypot peaks. It's one of those hills that doesn't feature in every guidebook, which is exactly why it's worth the detour. The village of Llwyngwril is tiny, so if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Cae Du or Graig Wen are both within four miles - this makes an excellent morning excursion. Weather changes quickly up here, so go early when clouds are still low in the valleys. Winter and spring mornings are often clearest. On a grey day it's honestly not much to write home about, but catch it right and you'll understand why people bother with Welsh hills at all.