Coed Lan

Dense woodland stretches across rolling hills just outside Whitland, where ancient oaks and beech trees create a proper canopy that barely lets the light through on overcast days. Coed Lan feels properly wild - the sort of place where you might spot red kites circling overhead or hear the distant drumming of woodpeckers.

Walkers will find this one of the better kept secrets in Carmarthenshire. The forest tracks aren't clearly marked on most maps, which means you'll often have the place to yourself. Families with young children might struggle with the uneven terrain, but older kids who like scrambling over fallen logs will love it.

What makes Coed Lan special is its complete lack of visitor facilities - no car parks, no signposts, just raw Welsh woodland. You'll need to park sensibly along the minor roads and find your own way in. Allow at least two hours if you want to explore properly, though you could easily spend half a day here with a packed lunch.

Staying at one of the nearby sites like Llain Farm Glamping or Frowen Fields Eco Glamping puts you within easy striking distance. It's the perfect antidote to a morning spent at busier attractions - somewhere to properly clear your head and remember why you came to Wales in the first place.