Fan Fraith

The walk up Fan Fraith from Brecon is a proper slog if you're not prepared for it, but the reward at the top makes the sweaty legs worthwhile. You're looking at a steady climb through open moorland to reach this 886-metre peak in the heart of the Brecon Beacons - part of the same range as its more famous neighbour, Pen y Fan, but far quieter.

What you get on arrival is space. Real, breathing space. The views roll out across Mid Wales in every direction, and on a clear day you can pick out other summits dotting the horizon. The moorland itself has a raw, windswept character that appeals to walkers wanting something less trampled than the main tourist routes. It's the kind of place where you'll hear yourself think.

Allow a good three to four hours from Brecon town centre if you're not a regular hill person - the ascent is genuine. Start early, bring proper waterproofs because weather turns fast up there, and don't rely on phone signal. This is walkers' territory, full stop. Families with young kids might find it punishing; teenagers used to moorland will thrive on it.

If you're staying at Brecon Beacons Camping & Caravan Park or one of the nearby glamping spots - Aber Glamping, Toad & Snail, or Four Falls - Fan Fraith makes for a solid half-day expedition. It's not the Instagram peak of the range, but it's genuinely worth the effort. The silence alone is worth the entry price, except there isn't one.