Golden Grove Park

Carmarthenshire's Golden Grove Park sits just outside Llandeilo, a proper woodland walk that feels genuinely removed from the usual tourist circuit. The forest itself is the draw here - mature trees, clear paths, and the kind of quiet you don't get near car parks. It's the sort of place where you can spend a couple of hours without seeing another soul, especially on weekday mornings.

Walkers will get the most from this. The terrain is straightforward enough for families with older kids, though younger ones might tire on longer routes. There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of, so bring water and plan accordingly. The woodland changes character through the seasons - spring brings bluebells, autumn turns the canopy gold, which is presumably how it got its name.

If you're based at one of the nearby glamping spots - Ravenscroft Retreats or Gelli are both within a few miles - Golden Grove makes a natural morning excursion before heading into Llandeilo proper for lunch. The market town has proper cafés and shops, so you can combine a forest walk with urban wandering on the same day.

The park sits within reach of the broader Carmarthenshire walking network, so serious hikers could string together a longer day looping between woodland and open country. For casual visitors, an hour or ninety minutes is about right before heading elsewhere. It's not a destination in itself, but it's absolutely worth the detour if you're holiday-basing in the area.