Rhos Goch

The walk up Rhos Goch is a proper hill rather than a mountain, which means most people can manage it without specialist kit or hours of preparation. From Whitland, you're looking at a fairly straightforward trek across farmland and moorland to reach the 1,588-foot summit. The views on a clear day stretch across Carmarthenshire's rolling countryside - nothing dramatic in the Alpine sense, but genuinely absorbing if you care about understanding the contours of South Wales.

On the way up you'll pass through some lovely open moorland with gorse and heather depending on the season. The climb itself takes around an hour and a half each way at a steady pace, making it ideal for families with older kids or anyone wanting a proper walk without committing to a full day expedition. The summit itself is fairly modest - no dramatic cairn or viewpoint shelter, just open space and that countryside panorama.

Historically minded visitors will appreciate that this area has been worked over for centuries; the landscape around here tells the story of Welsh farming and settlement if you know where to look. Allow two to three hours total, and go when the weather's settled - there's no cover up there at all, so wind and low cloud make it less rewarding.

If you're based at Frowen Fields Eco Glamping near Whitland, Rhos Goch works perfectly as a morning excursion before heading back to the site. It's the sort of walk that works best when you're moving between different spots in the area rather than driving miles just for the peak itself.