Beacons Equestrian

Beacons Equestrian sits just outside Ammanford in Carmarthenshire, and if you're any kind of horse person, this is worth knowing about. It's an equestrian centre that caters to riders at all levels - lessons, hacks, maybe competitions depending on what's on. The appeal is straightforward: you get proper countryside riding in the Brecon Beacons area without having to own your own horse.

The facility itself is geared toward serious riders as much as absolute beginners. A morning here could easily turn into a half-day if you're doing a lesson or a guided ride, though you'd want to check their schedule first since details aren't widely published online. Ring ahead - it's that sort of place.

If you're staying at one of the nearby camping spots - Llandyfan Camping is barely a walk away, or Gelli Glamping a couple of miles down the road - Beacons Equestrian makes a solid activity that breaks up a week of hiking and countryside pottering. The Brecon Beacons themselves are on the doorstep, so you could combine a morning ride with an afternoon walking one of the easier peaks.

Not one for non-riders looking for entertainment, but if horse riding is your thing and you're spending time in South Wales, it's worth ringing them to find out what they've got on. The location alone - surrounded by proper hills - suggests they know what they're doing.