Foel Trawsnant

The walk up Foel Trawsnant isn't long, but it's steep enough to make you work for the views. You're looking at a decent climb from Port Talbot - maybe forty minutes to the summit if you're moving at a steady pace. The payoff is proper moorland at the top, all rolling ridges and industrial landscape spread out below. You can see right across Neath Port Talbot from up here, and on a clear day the perspective shifts how you feel about the whole area.

It's a walker's peak rather than a family stroll. The path is rough in places and definitely not pushchair-friendly. You need decent boots and a bit of leg strength. That said, the views genuinely make it worthwhile - there's something about standing at height over an industrial valley that feels honest, rather than the sanitised moorland you get elsewhere in South Wales.

The nearest proper base is Port Talbot itself, though Willow Springs Campsite four miles away offers a more comfortable option if you're planning a few days exploring the area. Combine this with the walking country around the Neath Valley for a proper walking trip. You could knock this out as part of a bigger day without much bother, but don't expect a quick pop-up - factor in ninety minutes minimum if you're starting fresh.

Best in dry conditions. After rain the paths get boggy and grip becomes an issue. Spring or early autumn give you the clearest air and fewer midges than summer.