Allt y Fran

Walking boots are essential for this proper woodland adventure just outside Kidwelly. Allt y Fran offers miles of forest tracks winding through dense Welsh woodlands, where ancient oaks and beech trees create a canopy thick enough to keep you dry in light drizzle. The paths vary from gentle strolls suitable for pushchairs to more challenging routes that'll get your heart pumping.

Families with energetic kids will love the freedom to explore - there's plenty of space for den-building and stick-collecting without worrying about traffic or crowds. Dog walkers particularly rate this spot, as most paths are well away from roads. The forest feels wild enough to be exciting but maintained enough that you won't need a compass.

Allow at least two hours if you want to venture beyond the main tracks. Early morning visits reward you with the best chance of spotting red squirrels and various bird species. The woodland is lovely in autumn when the leaves turn, though paths can get muddy after rain.

Staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay or Hazeldene Caravan Park puts you within easy reach of both this forest and Kidwelly's medieval castle. It's the sort of place that works brilliantly as a morning adventure before heading to the coast for the afternoon.