Blaen-camlais

The walk up Blaen-camlais kicks off near Brecon and takes you straight into proper hill country. It's not a massive peak - nothing that'll have you gasping for air if you're used to the Beacons - but the climb is steady and the views pay you back for the effort. From the top you get that wide-open feeling you want from a Welsh mountain: rolling moorland stretches out in every direction, and on a clear day you can see for miles across Powys.

This one suits walkers more than casual strollers. Bring proper boots and check the weather before you head out; the terrain gets boggy and the wind can come at you sideways. Allow a couple of hours up and down, depending on your pace and how long you want to potter about at the summit. It's free, naturally - just turn up and walk.

If you're based at one of the local glamping spots like Toad & Snail or Aber Glamping, Blaen-camlais makes a solid half-day out without the faffing about of driving to somewhere fancy. It's the kind of walk that clears your head without demolishing you completely. Kids who like a proper adventure will enjoy it; those after a gentle stroll won't. The reward isn't a café or a visitor centre - it's the space and the silence and the fact you've earned standing on top of something real.