Coronation Park

Right on Cardigan's doorstep, Coronation Park is a modest but proper nature reserve that punches above its weight for a quick leg-stretch or a morning's gentle exploring. It's the sort of place where you might spot woodpeckers, tits, and the odd heron if you're quiet enough and lucky with timing. The walk is easy going, nothing demanding, which makes it ideal if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Llety is basically spitting distance away, and you could pop over before breakfast or after tea without faffing about with the car.

What you'll find is typical West Wales woodland and wetland: paths that meander without drama, patches of open water where dragonflies are active in summer, and enough vegetation to keep bird-watchers entertained for an hour or two. There's nothing showy about it. No visitor centre that I'm aware of, no cafes, no facilities to write home about. But that's rather the point. It's genuine and ungussied-up.

Bring binoculars if you're into that sort of thing. The spring is cracking for migrant birds; autumn sees redwings and fieldfares. Families with younger kids will find it manageable, though they'll want something more involving afterwards - the Cardigan area itself has better attractions if you're bored within the hour. Allow 45 minutes to an hour, longer if you're serious about the birdlife. Go when there's less foot traffic - early morning or mid-week is wise.