Allt Fawr

The forest at Allt Fawr sits just outside Lampeter in Ceredigion, and it's the sort of place you find by accident rather than intention - which is often when Wales rewards you most handsomely. Mature woodland with proper trails running through it, the kind where the canopy gets thick enough that even in summer you're walking in dappled shade. The paths are well-trodden and manageable, nothing too technical, which means families with younger legs won't struggle.

Walkers will get the most from this. There's genuine woodland feel here - no theme park nonsense, just trees, birdsong, and the occasional stream. Allow a couple of hours for a decent circuit. It's free to access, which is always a plus. The forest works particularly well if you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Lampeter Caravan & Camping is barely over a mile away, Canvas & Campfires even closer. Given Ceredigion's reputation for rain, timing matters. Go in the morning when the ground's had chance to dry from overnight showers, and pack proper boots.

It won't set your pulse racing. This isn't a dramatic gorge or a waterfall-chasing epic. But if you want to burn off energy between other attractions, or simply need space to breathe in that West Wales way, Allt Fawr delivers. The real gem of the area lies in combining it with other local walks - you're well-positioned for exploring the wider Ceredigion countryside from here.