Waun Sidan

The walk up Waun Sidan rewards you with proper views across the Radnor Valley and beyond - on a clear day you're looking at the Black Mountains folding into the distance. It's a straightforward hill rather than a technical climb, making it accessible for most fitness levels, though the final push up loose scree will test your calves a bit.

You'll find this in the hills above Knighton, which sits handily on the border. The summit itself is relatively bare moorland - no trig point drama or stone shelter, just open space and wind. Allow a couple of hours for the round trip from the car park, longer if you want to potter about and soak it in. The path's well-trodden but can be boggy after rain, so waterproof boots are worth their weight.

Families with older kids will manage it fine. Younger ones might find it a slog with limited payoff at the top - there's nothing to play on or explore once you arrive. History buffs won't get much, though the moorland itself tells you something about the landscape of the Welsh borders.

It's free, naturally, and you can go whenever you like. Early morning or late afternoon light is properly stunning if you can time it. If you're based at Black Hall Lodges or Rockbridge Park nearby, this makes a solid half-day outing alongside a longer exploration of the Knighton area. Worth combining with lower-level walks if the weather turns.