Pant y Creigiau

The walk up Pant y Creigiau is properly steep - no messing about with gentle gradients here. You're looking at a serious pull from the Brecon side, but the payoff is a cracking viewpoint across the Brecon Beacons with sight lines that stretch for miles on a clear day.

It's the kind of peak that rewards effort without demanding rock climbing skills. Most people manage the ascent in under two hours, though you'll want to factor in time to catch your breath and actually enjoy the top rather than just collapsing in a heap. The rocks at the summit aren't much to look at - it's the views that matter here, rolling moorland dropping away to the valleys below.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not a casual stroll, so small children might struggle unless they're already used to moorland hikes. Photographers should time it for late afternoon when the light gets interesting across the ridges.

The route can be muddy even days after rain, so proper boots aren't optional. There's no visitor facility on the peak itself - bring water and snacks. Getting there takes about twenty minutes from central Brecon.

If you're basing yourself at Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park, you're well-positioned for this walk. It's close enough for a half-day outing but substantial enough to feel like proper exercise. Pair it with some of the lower-level Beacons walks if you want variety through your stay.