Blaen Cyrnog

Getting up to Blaen Cyrnog from Llangammarch Wells isn't a walk in the park - it's a proper climb. This peak sits at 701 metres in the Carmarthen Mountains, and the walk up rewards you with views across Powys that justify every steep bit. The ascent isn't technical, just relentless, so you'll want decent boots and at least a couple of hours spare.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's the kind of peak that feels genuinely remote despite being accessible, with that quiet satisfaction you get when you've actually worked for the view. On a clear day the panorama spreads out in all directions - other ridges, valleys, and on the best days you can see for miles across Mid Wales. The heather moorland approach is typical of this area, wild and windswept.

There's no facility or charge here - it's just an open hillside. Early morning is better than afternoon if weather looks dodgy, since mist rolls in quickly. Allow three hours minimum for the round trip, longer if you're not a fast walker. The nearest base is Riverside Caravan & Camping Park, only five miles away near Llangammarch Wells, which makes this a logical choice if you're doing a proper walking holiday in the area. It's not dramatic enough for a special day trip on its own, but as part of a broader exploration of the Carmarthen range, it's completely worthwhile.