Mynydd Figyn

The walk up Mynydd Figyn is a proper leg-stretcher from Carmarthen, and worth every minute if you're after views that stretch across the Tywi Valley without the tourist crowds. It's not Wales's most famous peak - nowhere near - but that's exactly why you should go.

The hill itself isn't dramatic. What catches you is the panorama once you're up there. On a clear day you can see right across Carmarthenshire's rolling farmland, and the sense of space is genuinely stunning. Allow a solid hour and a half there and back, depending on your fitness and how many stops you make for photos or just breathing.

This is a walk for people who actually enjoy walking, not a gentle stroll with a gift shop at the top. Families with older kids will manage it fine; small children might find the gradient tedious. History types won't find much - there's no castle or ancient site to justify the effort, just the landscape itself.

If you're camped at Head For The Hills Glamping or Erwain Escapes, both just a stone's throw away, it's an easy option for a morning or afternoon outing. The nearby parks are geared toward people wanting to get outside anyway, so Mynydd Figyn slots in nicely alongside exploring the Tywi Valley properly. Free to access, naturally - it's a Welsh hill, not a theme park.