Allt Craigyrwyddon

The walk up Allt Craigyrwyddon from Llandovery takes you through proper Welsh hill country - steep enough to earn your breath but not so gnarly that you'll regret it halfway up. The peak itself sits around 500 metres, giving you views across Carmarthenshire that stretch all the way to the Brecon Beacons on a clear day. Most people tackle it as a circular route from town, which takes a good three hours with time to sit at the top and recover.

This one's for walkers who want actual hills but aren't after a full-day expedition. The terrain's mixed - woodland sections give way to open moorland, and the final push gets you onto proper ridgeline walking. On a grey day it feels moody and atmospheric. In summer, it's genuinely lovely, though the path can get boggy after rain so bring decent boots.

Historically, this area was important droving country - cattle herds passed through these hills on their way to English markets. That sense of old routes and borderland history hangs around, even if there's nothing touristy about it. There's no visitor centre, no car park with a cafe - it's just a hill that's been walked for centuries.

If you're staying at Riverside Pods or Erwlon Caravan Park nearby, this is the obvious choice for an afternoon out. Both sites are less than five miles from Llandovery town, so you're properly positioned. Allow half a day, take water, and don't expect crowds.