Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

When the weather gods deem the mountains of North Wales inclement, there’s a group of hills nearby that nearly always defy the order from on-high. The Llyn Peninsula’s Yr Eifl, is a case of three for one, and all in half a day.

Courtesy of Sunvil, the winner and their guest will enjoy a stay at the Hotel Marina Atlântico on São Miguel, known as ‘the green island’

Jim Perrin revisits a minor but notable hill of the Rhinogydd, in the fine company of campaigning photographer Fay Godwin and archaeologist Peter Crew

For a walk which visits quiet hills and explores post-industrial dereliction, Eryri ’s Moelwyns are second to none.

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