Bŵl-y-foel

The walk up Bŵl-y-foel takes about forty minutes from the car park, and honestly, it's worth every muddy step. This Carmarthenshire peak sits 300 metres high - nothing alpine, but the views across the Towy Valley are genuinely lovely on a clear day. The summit itself is modest, a grassy knoll with a cairn, but the real appeal is the sense of achievement and the space you get up there. Weekday walkers will find it quiet.

It's a straightforward hill walk, neither technical nor tedious. The path is well-trodden, though it can get boggy after rain - good boots are the sensible choice. You'll spot sheep, gorse, and on a decent day, views that stretch towards the Black Mountains. Families with older children will manage it fine; little ones might find the final push a bit of a slog.

There's no café at the top, so bring your own. It's free to walk, and you can do the whole thing in two hours including a sit-down. The nearest town is Carmarthen, which is handy for supplies before you head out.

If you're staying at one of the glamping parks nearby - Embrace the Space or Woodland Hideaway Park are both within six miles - this makes a proper morning outing. It won't dominate your day, but it's exactly the sort of walk that justifies a weekend in rural Wales. Clear, simple, and you'll actually feel like you've done something.