Foxenhole Plantation

Dense woodland stretches across rolling Pembrokeshire hills, offering proper escape from the coastal crowds that flock to this corner of West Wales. Foxenhole Plantation sits a short drive from Narberth, making it an easy detour for families staying at nearby parks like Florence Springs or Woodland Vale.

Walking here feels different from the manicured paths you'll find elsewhere. The tracks wind through thick stands of conifers and deciduous trees, with enough variety to keep kids interested for a good hour or two. Older children will enjoy scrambling over fallen logs and spotting wildlife, though younger ones might find the terrain a bit challenging in places.

What strikes you most is the quiet. Unlike Pembrokeshire's famous coastal paths, this woodland rarely gets busy, even in summer. The canopy provides welcome shade on hot days, and the soft forest floor makes for gentle walking after a morning on harder surfaces.

Dog walkers will find plenty of space to let their pets roam, and there's enough room to spread out for a woodland picnic if the weather holds. It's not spectacular in the way Pembrokeshire's cliffs are, but sometimes you want somewhere peaceful to decompress. The plantation works well as part of a longer walking route or simply as a quiet hour away from holiday park activities.