Twyn Talycefn

The walk up Twyn Talycefn rewards you with views across the Olchon Valley and the Black Mountains beyond - proper moorland country that feels genuinely remote despite being close enough to Hereford for a day trip. It's a straightforward hill walk rather than a technical climb, taking somewhere between an hour and ninety minutes depending on your pace and where you start from. The summit sits at around 2,000 feet, which means the air gets noticeably thinner on the final push, but nothing here demands scrambling or special kit.

This is walker territory, plain and simple. If you're after a gentle stroll around a caravan park, look elsewhere. But if you've got decent boots and want to get above the cloud line on a clear day, the effort pays off. The views down into the Olchon Valley - particularly from Chapel House Farm Campsite or Olchon Valley Campsite at the base - really drive home why people camp in this corner of Powys. You're looking at a landscape that hasn't been bulldozed flat by tourism.

Go early in the day, especially in autumn or winter when the light changes fast. The moorland can feel exposed and the weather rolls in quickly. If you're staying at one of the nearby sites - Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park gives you the most facilities - Twyn Talycefn makes a solid morning before heading into town for lunch. Not flashy, but proper rewarding.