Cefn Gwrhyd

The walk up Cefn Gwrhyd isn't long, but it's steep enough to earn the view. This peak sits above Llangadog in the Brecon Beacons foothills, and once you're at the top - around 450 metres - you get proper panoramic views across the valleys. The surrounding moorland feels genuinely wild; on a clear day you can see for miles across South Wales.

It's a walker's hill rather than a family stroll, though fit teenagers would manage it fine. The terrain is rough underfoot and the ascent is relentless in places. Allow an hour up, forty minutes down if you're moderately fit. The peak itself is relatively modest - don't expect dramatic rock formations or a summit shelter - but the isolation and the landscape make it worthwhile.

Come early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday crowds (such as they are). Winter can be muddy; autumn is probably the sweet spot. It's completely free and there are no formal facilities at the top, so bring water and a packed lunch if you fancy staying a while.

If you're based at Black Ewe Glamping nearby, this works perfectly as a morning expedition before heading back for afternoon tea or a soak in the hot tub. It's close enough for a half-day trip but serious enough to feel like proper walking. Not a tourist trap - just a good South Welsh hill with decent views and plenty of solitude.