Carreg Yr Ogof

The walk up to Carreg Yr Ogof from Llangadog is a proper hill scramble rather than a gentle stroll. You're climbing a Welsh peak in Carmarthenshire with views that stretch across the Brecon Beacons, and on a clear day you'll spot Pen y Cader to the north. The rock formation itself - that's what Carreg Yr Ogof means, the rock of the cave - sits proud at the summit, a distinctive landmark that makes you feel like you've actually achieved something when you reach it. Allow a good two to three hours for the round trip if you're reasonably fit, longer if you want to linger and take in the panorama.

This is one for walkers and hill-baggers rather than a casual family stroll. The path gets steep toward the top, and it's not a destination where you'll spend hours once you've arrived - it's more about the climb itself and that satisfying moment when you're standing at height looking over the rolling Welsh countryside. The bare rock at the summit can be slippery in wet weather, so pick your day.

Free to access, as most Welsh peaks are. If you're camping at Cosmos Camping or Brecon Beacons Camping nearby, Carreg Yr Ogof makes a solid morning or afternoon expedition. It's not the most dramatic peak in the region, but it's a cracking spot for anyone wanting to tick off a proper summit without needing technical climbing gear or hours of spare time.