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The forest around Llangammarch Wells is proper wild in places - proper in the sense that you'll actually feel like you've left civilization behind. It's the kind of woodland where you can wander for hours without seeing another soul, following streams that cut through dense banks of oak and birch. The terrain rolls and dips enough to keep things interesting without being exhausting.

This is walker territory, no question about it. If you're the type who wants a gentle stroll with views of distant hills, you'll find plenty of that. But bring proper boots - the paths get boggy after rain, and the forest floor can be treacherous with hidden roots. Kids who are already confident walkers will love it; younger ones might find the uneven ground tiresome after a while.

Llangammarch Wells itself is tiny - barely a village really - so this is definitely countryside hiking rather than visitor attraction hiking. There's no ticketed entrance or visitor centre that I'm aware of, which means you can just show up and explore. The real draw is the network of paths and the genuine sense of being deep in Mid Wales. The nearby caravan parks - particularly Riverside at 2.4 miles, which has five-star reviews - make this a natural base if you're planning several days of woodland walks in the area. Slot it into a wider park-hopping holiday through Powys and you've got yourself something proper special.