Allt Pen-yr-allt

You'll find Allt Pen-yr-allt just outside Carmarthen, a proper forest walk that feels genuinely remote despite being minutes from town. The woodland here is dense - tall conifers mixed with native broadleaves - and the paths wind through terrain that's a bit steep in places but nothing that'll flatten you. Allow two to three hours if you're taking it slow and stopping to listen. It's the kind of place where you actually hear birds rather than traffic.

Walkers will get the most from this. Kids enjoy it too, though younger ones might find some sections tiring. The paths aren't manicured or signposted to death, which is either brilliant or annoying depending on your mood - bring a map or download offline navigation. There's no visitor centre, no café, no facilities. That's rather the point.

It's free to access and open year-round, though winter can turn sections boggy. Spring and early autumn are when it genuinely sings. From here, you're well-positioned for the cluster of glamping sites within five miles - Embrace the Space offers yurts with hot tubs if you want to soften the blow of Welsh weather, and Woodland Rise and Frowen Fields are solid camping options. You could easily combine this with other forest walks in the area or use it as a reset between busier attractions.

Honestly, it's not Instagram material and won't keep you occupied all day. But if you want an actual forest walk without crowds or commercialism, it's exactly what you need.