Pen-y-commin

The walk up Pen-y-commin is straightforward enough, which makes it popular with families who don't fancy anything too demanding. At 886 metres, it's not a monster, but the views across the Brecon Beacons from the top are properly excellent - you can see for miles on a clear day. The peak sits just north of Brecon, so it's accessible without a huge trek, though you'll want to allow a good couple of hours round trip depending on your fitness.

This is the sort of hill that rewards you just enough without knocking you out. The ridge walk is pleasant rather than dramatic, and reasonably well-trodden. Kids will manage it fine if they're used to a bit of hiking, though don't expect dramatic scrambling or anything that'll keep them entertained if the weather turns.

You're spoilt for camping nearby if you're basing yourself here. Pencelli Castle Caravan & Camping Park sits closest at just over a mile away, making it ideal if you want to climb Pen-y-commin and get back for lunch. Cefn Cantref and Cwmdu are both within spitting distance too, so you've got proper choice for where to pitch.

Weather makes all the difference - turn up on a grey, drizzly day and you'll struggle to justify the walk. On a decent morning though, especially spring or early summer, it's worth the effort. Fits nicely into a wider Beacons break where you're mixing walking with the caravan parks scattered about the area.