Alan Johnson

Lizzie Jordan and her family expected a gentle walk but found the ascent of Pen y Fan in Powys significantly more strenuous, with steep rock steps and difficult terrain. They reached the summit and said the effort was worthwhile for the views, while recommending a detour to Llyn Cwm Llwch. Visit Wales and the National Trust provide guidance on parking, route difficulty and trail conditions.

Home cook Laura Nightingale shares a quick bread recipe based primarily on self-raising flour and cottage cheese, with tomatoes, basil and feta added for flavour. The dough is shaped into a small boule and cooked at 180°C in an air fryer for 20 minutes or in an oven for 35 minutes, producing a crisp exterior and soft centre. Readers also suggest using the mixture for pizza bases and combining cottage cheese with eggs, oats, nuts or seeds for higher-protein variations.