Hiking in Pumlumon Fawr
Unlike other tourist-heavy hiking hotspots in Wales, there are no crowds, queues or cafés at Pumlumon Fawr, the most secret mountain in Wales. At 2468ft, the elusive Pumlumon Fawr is the highest point in the Cambrian Mountains area.
It's a mountain that has largely escaped the attention of day-trippers and selfie-seekers, who instead head to the familiar peaks of Snowdon and Pen y Fan, for those coveted Instagram shots. This might be because it's definitely not an easy 'give it a go' kind of mountain. There are no marked trails, toilets, tour groups, or exiting via the gift shop here. It's truly the last wilderness in Wales.
Pumlumon Fawr is probably best suited to Wales adventure holidays for hardcore adventure enthusiasts who aren't afraid of a challenge and can read a map. If in doubt, book a guided hike with a professional mountain guide, so you don't end up lost on this remote mountain.
Be sure to walk the picturesque Caradoc Jones Trail to the summit. It's a scenic yet challenging route through some of the most tranquil scenery in Wales, where you're unlikely to see another soul.