Table Mountain

The walk up Table Mountain from Crickhowell is proper rewarding, especially if you catch it on a clear day when you can see right across the Black Mountains. It's not a technical climb by any stretch - more a steep trudge through bracken and grass - but it'll take you a good hour and a half each way, so factor that in.

What you get at the top is a genuinely flat plateau, which is why it's called Table Mountain in the first place. The views across Powys are the real draw here. On a decent afternoon, you can pick out ridge after ridge rolling away towards the Brecon Beacons. On a grey day, it's just as likely to be wrapped in cloud, so timing matters.

Families with teenagers who don't mind a proper walk will get the most from this. Small children might find the gradient tedious, and it's not the sort of place where you linger for hours. The summit itself is fairly bare - no cafe, no facilities, no shelter to speak of. Bring water and something to eat if you want to sit and take it in properly.

It's free to walk, naturally. If you're staying at Cwmdu Campsite nearby - which is highly rated - you've got this practically on your doorstep. Combine it with a morning exploring Crickhowell itself, then tackle the mountain in the afternoon when you've built up some momentum. The whole thing slots nicely into a weekend in the area without feeling rushed.