Allt y Clun

The woodland paths through Allt y Clun aren't as famous as they ought to be, frankly. It's a proper forest walk just outside Newport in Pembrokeshire - the sort of place where you can lose an afternoon without bumping into crowds, which these days feels like a luxury.

What you get is typical Welsh woodland: ancient oaks, mossy banks, a decent network of trails ranging from gentle riverside strolls to hillier climbs through the trees. The river runs alongside parts of it, which adds something to the walk rather than just being trees for the sake of it. In spring the bluebells come thick, and even in winter when everything's bare there's a certain gloomy charm to it all.

Walkers will find their time here well spent - you can knock out anything from forty minutes to a couple of hours depending on which routes you fancy. Families with young kids might find it less thrilling than somewhere with a visitor centre or playground, though it's not a slog and the paths are manageable. This is proper countryside rambling, nothing more, nothing less.

Nearest facilities are in Newport itself, just a short drive away. If you're staying at Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park just down the road, or basing yourself further afield near Cardigan, it's an easy detour to break up your trip. Free access, no faffing about with admission fees or opening hours. Turn up when you like, walk what appeals to you.