Poets of Mynydd Bach

The wind across Mynydd Bach is proper bracing, and you'll understand why the Welsh poets chose this exposed hillside as their gathering place. Poets of Mynydd Bach marks a spot where literary figures convened centuries ago, drawn by the landscape and each other's company. It's a walk to get there - nothing too strenuous, but you'll want decent boots and a reason to be interested in Welsh cultural history, because the reward isn't a building or a café. It's the location itself, the views, and knowing you're standing where serious minds once debated verse.

This appeals mainly to literature enthusiasts and walkers who care about the stories behind the terrain. Families with young children might find it underwhelming - there's no interpretation board to hold their attention for long. Allow an hour including the walk from Llanon, longer if you want to sit and take it in properly. Best visited in calmer weather; gales make lingering uncomfortable.

Free to access, as far as anyone can tell. It fits perfectly into a rambling holiday based around the caravan parks near Llanon - Woodlands Holiday Park sits closest at 6.1 miles. Brynarian and Pengarreg offer quieter alternatives slightly nearer to Mynydd Bach itself. The surrounding countryside is prime walking territory, so treat this as one marker on a bigger itinerary rather than a destination in itself. If you're in West Wales for the coast and the hills, this gives the walking a bit of cultural ballast.