Penmyarth Park

The walk up to Penmyarth Park takes you through proper woodland before opening onto open moorland with views that stretch across the Brecon Beacons. It's a nature reserve rather than a formal park with benches and tea rooms - go in expecting rough grass, gorse, and the occasional bog patch underfoot.

Walkers will find this one worth the effort. The habitat ranges from woodland to open heath, so you get real variety depending which paths you take. Birdwatchers show up regularly; you might spot buzzards or red kites if you're lucky and patient. Families with older kids who don't mind muddy boots will get on fine here, though toddlers might struggle with the terrain.

It's free to access and there's no fixed time you need to allow - anything from an hour's potter to a full half-day works depending on what you want from it. The moorland section is genuinely wild, which means it can be exposed and windy, so pick a decent weather window.

Crickhowell sits just a few miles away if you need supplies or a proper lunch afterwards. If you're camping at Cwmdu Campsite nearby, this makes an excellent morning walk that won't take you far from base. Pair it with one of the Brecon Beacons routes for a proper walking day, or treat it as a quieter alternative if the higher peaks are too crowded.