The 7 Most Amazing Peaks around Newcastle On Clun

Beacon Hill's high moorland makes for a fine part of the opening stage of Glyndŵr’s Way. The best time to explore this upland is during late summer, when the heather is at its most colourful. All you peak baggers out there will be interested to know that Beacon Hill is listed as a Marilyn.

Cwm-Sanaham is an elevated hilltop located near Knighton in Shropshire. From this vantage point, you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside across rolling hills, meandering streams and picturesque landscapes.

It’s a must see on the tour from Montgomery Castle. The views are just breath taking and it’s the perfect stop to have a break or stop off for a picnic.

The Montgomeryshire County War Memorial stands on top of Town Hill next to the trig point at 320m. It stands in memory of the people of Montgomeryshire killed at war. Originally erected and dedicated to those killed in WW1 it has since been redesignated in memory of all lives lost in conflict. The Town Hill is a nice walk from Montgomery town and offers great views of the surrounding countryside.

Llanfair Hill lies near the Welsh/English border in Shropshire and has far-reaching views in every direction. Grassy and exposed the hill is also home to a stretch of Offa's Dyke and the long-distance footpath, Jack Mytton Way. There's a trig point at 1,410 feet (430 m).

Sunny Hill is the site of Bury Ditches, an Iron Age hillfort dating back to around 500 BC. The fort is exceptionally well-preserved and has impressive defensive earthworks. Once covered in trees, planted by the Forestry Commission, a series of storms led to them being removed and today, the views are fantastic.

Before I tell you about the most amazing views on top of Cwm-Sanaham Hill, I want to explain about how I got to the trig point so that you can follow what I did. Firstly, there is a steep ascent up the hill which can be very tough, so it's best if you are prepared if you're tackling it. What I did was that I charged straight up the steep pathway to which I found myself on a very narrow ledge. You can take your time when walking up that first section of footpath. There is even a shear drop down below, so I walked along the path slowly and carefully. Secondly came the easier part, which was when I saw the trig point straight up ahead with the path still visible to follow. After I went past the narrow ledge, the path was then more grassy, which made things a lot more straightforward. There was no more drops to worry about, but instead the path was more even. Eventually, I arrived at the top of the hill where the trig point was located. I was then met with the most beautiful views I had ever seen, which stretched from Knighton all the way to nearby Knucklas and the rest of the Welsh valleys. It was also where I had my lunch, which was quite a relief after all the hill climbing I did. Cwm-Sanaham Hill is 406m high and it's the perfect vantage point to see some of the most glorious views in that part of Wales.

While I was planning my route out, I noticed on one of the ordnance maps online that there is a hill called Llanfair Hill on Offa's Dyke Path. It measures at 430m high, which is somewhere I really wanted to go and see for myself. On the day of the walk, I eventually arrived at the trig point located in a field right next to a metal fence. Llanfair Hill does offer gorgeous views of the Welsh valleys in the distance if you are planning on going walking on a clear day, just like I did.