Duck Pond Wood

The woodland around Duck Pond Wood is the sort of place you stumble upon rather than plan for - a modest forest retreat just outside Llandeilo that works perfectly as a half-morning diversion if you're based at one of the nearby glamping sites like Ravenscroft Retreats or Gelli Glamping.

There's a pond at its heart, unsurprisingly, which draws waterfowl and makes for decent birdwatching if you're into that sort of thing. The woodland itself is straightforward walking territory - nothing demanding, just quiet paths through trees where you might spot a roe deer if you're lucky and quiet enough. It's the kind of place where families with younger children won't get bored immediately, though older kids might exhaust its appeal within an hour.

The beauty of Duck Pond Wood is precisely that it doesn't try too hard. No cafes, no visitor centre, no admission charge that we're aware of - just accessible woodland you can wander through at your own pace. It slots neatly into a Carmarthenshire trip centred around Llandeilo, perhaps combined with a walk along the Towy Valley or a visit to one of the castle ruins that pepper the area.

Go early morning if you want the place to yourself and the best chance of seeing wildlife. Allow an hour if you're pottering about, less if you're just passing through. It's not a destination in itself, but it's exactly what you need when you want a breath of fresh air without faffing about with car parks and entrance fees.