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

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.

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Tracing its way along the Welsh coast, there’s more to the A487 than meets the eye

NEWCASTLE AND MARDU CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 217m Length 6.1km (1hr 49min) Description This round-the-hill loop trail from Newcastle leads through peaceful rural landscapes and small village

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