Bryn Elen

The walk up Bryn Elen is properly straightforward - nothing too demanding, which makes it a good shout if you're staying at one of the Brecon Beacons glamping spots and want to bag a peak without the full alpine experience. The summit sits at a decent height with views that spread across Carmarthenshire in most directions, though I'll be honest, on a grey Welsh day the vista can feel a bit compressed. What you get is honest moorland walking rather than drama.

The approach from Brecon takes you through typical Beacons terrain - rough grassland, some boggy patches that'll test your boot choice, and enough exposure to the wind that you'll appreciate proper waterproofs even in summer. The rounded top lacks the sharp drama of Pen y Ghent or Cader Idris, but there's something satisfying about the unfussy nature of it. Families with older kids (say, 10 plus) will manage it fine; younger ones might find the boggy bits tedious. Walkers after a quick two-hour outing will do well here.

If you're staying at Aber Glamping or Toad & Snail - both within five miles - Bryn Elen works as a decent morning walk before heading into Brecon town itself. It's free, obviously, and needs no permits or booking. The weather can turn fast up here, so check conditions before you go. It's not the Beacons' headline act, but it's a solid, low-fuss local walk that won't disappoint if your expectations are pitched right.