Corn Du

The walk up Corn Du rewards you with one of the finest views across the Brecon Beacons, and it's significantly less crowded than Pen y Ghent next door. Starting from the car park near Storey Arms on the A470, you're looking at a straightforward ascent of around 500 metres - steep in places but nothing technical. The summit itself sits at 873 metres and the panorama is genuinely stunning: you get the whole spine of the Beacons spreading out before you, plus on clear days you can see right across to the Black Mountains.

It takes most people between 90 minutes and two hours for the round trip, depending on fitness. The path is well-trodden and marked, though it's boggy in patches after rain - proper hiking boots are non-negotiable. This is ideal for walkers who want a decent workout without needing rock scrambling skills or technical navigation. Families with older kids (say 10 plus) can manage it fine, though it's not a casual stroll.

Brecon sits just a few miles south, so you could easily combine this with exploring the town. If you're based at Cefn Cantref Campsite - only 3.8 miles away - or Pencelli Castle over towards the valley, Corn Du makes a cracking afternoon outing. Spring and early summer are best: the weather's more settled and the boggy bits dry out. Go midweek if you can, especially outside school holidays, and you'll have the ridge virtually to yourself. Admission is free and unrestricted access.