Mynydd Penhydd

The walk up Mynydd Penhydd rewards you with one of those views that stays with you - rolling moorland dropping away to the coast, with Port Talbot sprawling below and the Bristol Channel beyond. It's a proper hill walk rather than a casual stroll, but nothing that demands mountaineering experience. The summit sits at a decent height without being punishing, and on a clear day you can see right across to Devon.

This is squarely a walker's destination. If you're looking for a café or visitor facilities, you won't find them - bring water and pack a sandwich. The moorland itself is open and exposed, which means the weather changes fast, so check conditions before heading out. On a grey South Wales afternoon it feels bleak; catch it right and it's genuinely grand. Allow two to three hours for the round trip depending on your pace and where you park.

Families with older kids who don't mind a proper walk will get plenty from it. Toddlers won't, to be honest. The path is well-trodden enough not to be treacherous, though it's boggy in patches after rain.

Staying at Willow Springs Campsite just five miles away makes this a natural add-on to a park holiday in the area. It's the sort of half-day excursion that breaks up a week of more sedate activities - honest, free, and genuinely worth the effort on a decent day.