Twyn Disgwyllfa

A proper summit pull above Brecon, Twyn Disgwyllfa rewards the legwork with views that stretch across the Beacons and down towards the Black Mountains. The peak itself sits at around 2,000 feet, which means it's manageable in an afternoon but steep enough that you'll feel you've earned the scramble to the top.

Walkers make up most of the traffic here - it's not a tourist honeypot with cafes and gift shops, which is precisely why it's worth the trip. The moorland hike takes roughly two hours return from the nearest car park depending on your fitness, and the path is well-trodden enough that navigation is straightforward. The reward isn't some manicured viewpoint; it's genuine hill country with the raw feel that makes Mid Wales tick.

Families with confident walkers will get something from it. Young children or anyone after an easy stroll, less so - there's no genteel loop walk or visitor centre nonsense here. Go in clear weather if you can, because the views are genuinely worth the effort. Mist and cloud roll in quickly at this altitude.

The location works well if you're basing yourself in the Brecon area. Both 68 Degrees West Glamping and Toad & Snail Glamping sit within striking distance, making it an easy morning excursion before heading back for a late breakfast. Free to climb, naturally - this is open moorland. Combine it with other Beacons walks nearby and you've got a solid day out.