Coed Tyle

The forest spreads across a proper chunk of Mid Wales countryside, just outside Brecon, with trails that wind through dense woodland and open up to views of the Brecon Beacons. It's the sort of place where you can walk for an hour and feel genuinely removed from things, even though you're only minutes from town.

You're looking at mixed woodland here - broadleaf trees mostly, with enough varied terrain to keep walkers interested rather than lulled into autopilot. The trails aren't signposted to within an inch of their lives, which is either brilliant or slightly nerve-wracking depending on your mood. Bring a map or download offline navigation. The ground gets boggy in places after rain, so wellies are a sensible call.

This works best for walkers who actually enjoy walking rather than people after a quick photo stop. Families with older kids will get on fine; toddlers might struggle with the surface. History enthusiasts won't find much beyond the forest itself, but it's an honest piece of Welsh woodland that's been here for centuries.

If you're camping nearby - Woodland Park Glamping is barely over a mile away - you could easily slot a morning here before heading into Brecon proper. Pencelli Castle Caravan Park, five miles out, gives you a good central base for exploring this area. Free to access, naturally, and open when you fancy it. Allow two to three hours for a decent walk without rushing.