Cefn Cwm Llwch

The walk up Cefn Cwm Llwch rewards you with proper views across the Brecon Beacons. It's a straightforward hill rather than a technical scramble - the sort of thing that works just as well for determined teenagers as it does for serious walkers. The summit sits at a decent height without being a leg-breaker, and on a clear day you'll see right across mid-Wales from up there.

This isn't a quick tick-box ascent. Allow three to four hours for the round trip depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top. The approach is manageable year-round, though winter will test your boots and wet conditions can make it properly slippery. Spring and autumn are lovely - you miss the summer crowds that the better-known Brecon peaks attract, and the light's often clearer.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Cefn Cantref is closest at under three miles away - this makes an excellent morning or afternoon outing. Pencelli Castle and 68 Degrees West are both within reasonable driving distance too, so it slots nicely into a broader week exploring the area. Families with hill-walking experience will manage it fine, though younger kids might find the descent tedious. It's genuinely worth doing if you want something quieter than the honeypot peaks but with real Beacons character. Free to access, naturally - it's an open hill.