Mynydd Uchaf

The walk up Mynydd Uchaf rewards you with proper 360-degree views across the Black Mountain range - and the effort is genuine. From Llangadog, it's a straightforward climb, though the path gets steep enough that you'll feel it in your legs on the way down. The summit itself is windswept and bare, which means nothing between you and the Carmarthenshire landscape spreading out below.

This is ideal for walkers with some fitness and patience. You're not getting a scripted tourist experience here - just moorland, sky, and the satisfaction of having got to the top. The panorama pulls in the Brecon Beacons on clear days, which makes the effort worthwhile. Budget two to three hours for the round trip depending on your pace, and go in decent weather because the view vanishes in cloud and the exposed ridge becomes tedious.

If you're staying at either Llandyfan Camping or Black Ewe Glamping, both a handful of miles away, Mynydd Uchaf fits perfectly into a weekend of proper Welsh hill walking. It's the sort of walk that feels less touristy than the honeypot peaks further north - you'll likely have stretches of the summit to yourself. Admission is free and there are no opening hours to worry about, though the terrain demands respect and daylight. Come for the views and the solitude; stay for the ache in your calves that reminds you that you've actually done something.