Allt Caefeiri

The forest itself is the draw here - Allt Caefeiri is a proper woodland walk just outside Llandovery, the sort of place where you actually feel like you've left things behind. Paths wind through mixed woodland, nothing too demanding, but enough genuine forest feel to make it worth the detour if you're camping in the area.

It's ideal for walkers wanting something quieter than the Brecon Beacons, and families with kids old enough to manage a decent ramble won't struggle. The terrain is manageable underfoot most days, though it can get boggy after rain - Welsh weather being what it is. Allow a couple of hours if you're not rushing, though you can do a shorter circuit if energy levels are flagging.

Really, it sits nicely as a half-day excursion from Erwlon or Riverside Pods, both just down the road near Llandovery. Close enough that you're not spending your morning driving, far enough into actual woodland to feel like proper scenery. Don't expect dramatic views or facilities - there's nothing there but the trees and some decent quiet. That's precisely why locals use it. Weather permitting, crack on midweek if you can, when you might have the paths entirely to yourself. Peak summer weekends bring the inevitable crowds even to places like this.