Coed Fenni-fach

The walk up Coed Fenni-fach is a proper Brecon Beacons job - steep enough to feel like you've earned something, but short enough that you won't regret it halfway up. The peak itself sits about 1.5 miles north of Brecon town, and the forest climb is the main event here rather than any dramatic summit views. Once you're above the tree line, the Beacons sprawl out in front of you with decent sight lines across the valley. It's a half-day outing, realistically - allow two hours for the round trip if you're moving at a reasonable pace.

You'll need decent boots and weather sense. The path gets boggy after rain, and cloud can roll in fast this high. But on a clear day in spring or autumn, when the light's doing something proper, it's a cracking walk. The forest is mixed woodland - nothing exotic, but it breaks the ascent up nicely. History types won't find much here; this is pure walking country, good for anyone who wants something firmer than a stroll but isn't after a full-day expedition. Families with older kids, solo walkers, fell runners warming up - this works for all of them.

If you're camping nearby - 68 Degrees West Glamping and Cefn Cantref Campsite are within spitting distance - you could knock this out before breakfast or use it as an evening walk. Free to access, obviously. Park in Brecon and navigate to the obvious trailhead. It's not Instagram-famous, which means you'll rarely queue.