Coed Bryn-bâch

The woodland around Coed Bryn-bâch feels proper isolated, which is exactly why it's worth seeking out if you're staying near Llandeilo. You're walking through dense forest with steep banks cutting down to a river valley - the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think. There's a decent loop walk that takes you past old industrial remains from the area's mining past, though nothing dramatic. The main appeal is simple: it's quiet, green, and genuinely feels separate from everywhere else.

Walkers will get the most from it. There's enough terrain to make an afternoon of it without being punishing, though the paths can get boggy after rain and the slope is bit steep in places. Kids might enjoy spotting the old stone workings and splashing in the stream, but this isn't a playground sort of spot - they'll need to actually want to walk. Allow a couple of hours if you're ambling, less if you're purposeful.

If you're glamping at Ravenscroft Retreats or Llandyfan Camping, both just down the road, this makes an easy morning out. It breaks up a holiday centred on the park without requiring a proper drive. The forest itself is free to wander, which helps when you're trying to pad out a rainy week in Carmarthenshire.