Carn Powell

The walk up Carn Powell rewards you with proper views across the Carmarthenshire countryside, though it's not a massive undertaking. You're looking at a modest peak that rises above the landscape near Llandeilo, giving you sight lines stretching toward the Black Mountains on clear days. The summit itself is a working hilltop - nothing manicured or overworked, just exposed moorland with the kind of wind that'll test your waterproofs.

This is a walk for people who want a solid hour or two outside without needing to commit to a full day's expedition. Fit families with older kids will handle it fine; toddlers might struggle with the terrain depending on which route you take. The views aren't jaw-dropping enough to plan an entire holiday around, but they're well worth including if you're based near Llandeilo exploring the area. It's the sort of walk you'd do while staying at Gelli Glamping or Cosmos Camping and still have time for lunch back in town.

Access appears unrestricted - no gates, no visitor centre, no entrance fees. That's the Welsh way with these hills. Timing depends on your fitness and the route you choose, but budget two to three hours to be safe. Weather matters here; in mist, you'll see nothing but grey. Go on a decent day when the cloud's lifted and you'll understand why people bother with it at all. Combine it with walks around Brecon Beacons if you're staying in the area - Carn Powell works well as a warm-up rather than a main event.