Pool Hill

Standing proudly (or as proudly as a 516-meter mound can) near Beguildy, Pool Hill offers a classic Radnorshire experience. It’s a place where the sheep outnumber the hikers ten to one, and the 'pool' in its name is often more of a soggy promise than a literal lake.

• •It sits in the historic county of Radnorshire, a region so sparsely populated that even the local ghosts likely complain about the lack of company.
• •At 516 meters, it qualifies as a Dewey, a classification for British hills that haven't quite hit the big leagues but still demand a decent pair of boots.
• •Located near the border town of Knighton, or Tref-y-clawdd, the hill overlooks a landscape defined by the ancient defensive earthwork of Offa’s Dyke.
• •The summit provides sweeping views across the Teme Valley, assuming the Welsh mist hasn't decided to settle in for its customary three-day residency.
• •Despite the name, don't pack your swimming trunks; any 'pool' you find is likely just a collection of particularly enthusiastic puddles and a very confused, damp sheep.