Maesydderwen

The walk up Maesydderwen from Llandeilo is proper Welsh hill country - green, steep, and properly rewarding once you've earned the summit. It's not a massive peak by any stretch, but the climb from the valley floor gives you real views across Carmarthenshire and down toward the Tywi Valley. You're looking at a solid hour's walk each way, maybe longer if the paths are boggy (they often are).

This is one for walkers who enjoy a bit of legwork without needing technical gear or scrambling. Families with older kids will manage it fine, though younger ones might struggle with the gradient. Bring decent boots - the terrain gets muddy and the grass can be slick. The reward at the top is a proper sense of having done something, rather than a dramatic rocky outcrop. On clear days the views toward the Black Mountains are worth the effort.

It's free, naturally, and you can start from various points depending on how much punishment you fancy. The nearest proper base is Llandeilo, a nice little market town with cafes and proper food. If you're camping in the area - there's Gelli Glamping just 2.3 miles away, or Cosmos Camping at 3.5 miles - this makes a solid half-day outing to stretch your legs after a few days on the site.

Go early to avoid the worst of any afternoon mist rolling in from the coast. Late spring through early autumn is your window.