Foel Cwan

The walk up Foel Cwan isn't dramatic, but it's proper rewarding once you're up there. From Carmarthen, it's an accessible peak that gives you real views across the Carmarthenshire countryside without requiring scrambling boots or a mountain guide. The summit itself is open moorland - windswept, often quiet, and the kind of place where you can actually think.

You're looking at a solid hour and a half up from the base, depending on your pace and which route you take. It's not technical walking, but the ground can be boggy in places, so decent boots matter. On a clear day the visibility is excellent. On a grey Welsh day (and there are plenty of those), you get that atmospheric moorland experience instead - both have their charm.

This suits walkers more than casual visitors. If your family expects a visitor centre and a café, they'll be disappointed. But if you've got teenagers who can handle a proper walk without complaining every five minutes, or you're the type who just wants to get out and move without faffing about with busy tourist routes, Foel Cwan delivers. It's free, obviously - it's a Welsh peak.

If you're based at one of the nearby spots like Woodland Rise Camping or The Welsh Farm Glamping, it makes a brilliant morning outing. You could combine it with exploring Carmarthen itself afterwards. The walk takes something out of you in the best possible way - you've earned your lunch by the time you're back down.