Ty-top

Standing at just over 400 metres, this grassy summit offers surprisingly good views across the Severn Valley without the lung-busting climb you'd expect from higher Welsh peaks. The walk up from the nearest parking takes about 45 minutes through pleasant farmland and moorland - nothing too taxing, though proper walking boots are definitely recommended after rain.

Families with older children will find this a decent introduction to hill walking, though toddlers might struggle with the uneven ground near the top. The summit itself is unmarked by any dramatic cairn or trig point, just a gentle rounded hill that feels properly remote despite being so close to Welshpool.

On clear days you can see right across to the Brecon Beacons, making it well worth the effort. Dog walkers love it here too, with plenty of space for energetic pets to run about safely away from roads.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Oaklands Glamping or Brook Valley Glamping, this makes for a lovely morning or afternoon outing. Allow about two hours for the round trip, and pack a flask - the wind can be sharp up here even on warm days. Best avoided in thick mist when navigation becomes tricky across the open moorland approaches.