Bryn Du

The walk up Bryn Du rewards you with proper views across the Powys landscape - nothing flashy, just honest moorland views that stretch for miles when the weather plays ball. It's a modest peak in the grand scheme of Welsh hills, but that's rather the point. You get the walk, the sense of achievement, and the breathing space without the crowds you'd find on bigger names.

The route itself is straightforward enough for most fitness levels, though it's boggy in places and you'll want decent boots. The summit itself is a bit underwhelming - no dramatic cairn or shelter, just the sort of quiet spot where you can sit with a thermos and actually hear yourself think. Families with older kids will manage it fine. Younger ones might find it a bit samey after the first twenty minutes.

Neath is your nearest town if you need supplies before heading up, though there's nothing on the hill itself. Allow a good couple of hours for the round trip depending on pace and how long you linger at the top. Go early to dodge any weather rolling in from the west.

If you're based at Four Falls Glamping nearby, Bryn Du fits neatly into a day of mid-Wales wandering. It's the sort of walk that sits between a proper expedition and a casual afternoon - useful for breaking up a longer stay without demanding too much planning or fitness.