Graig Wood

A proper woodland walk rather than a destination you'd spend half the day at, Graig Wood sits just inland from Chepstow and offers exactly what you need if you're camping nearby and fancy stretching your legs. The woodland is genuine old-growth stuff - tall oaks and beeches with a decent network of paths that wind through without being overly manicured or rammed with signs. You get decent views across the Wye Valley if you pick the right vantage points, and the forest floor changes character depending on the season - bluebells in spring, proper atmospheric on a grey October afternoon.

Families with younger kids will manage it fine; the paths are walkable rather than technical, though you'll want decent boots after rain. Older children might find it a bit limited unless they're into foraging or bird spotting. History types will appreciate being in an area with serious medieval credentials - Chepstow Castle sits just down the road - but the wood itself is just wood, no ruins tucked away. Allow ninety minutes to two hours for a decent loop without rushing.

The real appeal is proximity. If you're based at somewhere like Penhein Glamping a few miles south, this saves you driving to the bigger attractions. It's the sort of place where you go when the weather's decent and you want fresh air without organisation. Free to access, no facilities that we could find, so bring your own water. Worth combining with a Chepstow visit rather than making it your day's plan.