Kilkiffeth Wood

The woodland paths here wind through decent Pembrokeshire forestry, nothing dramatic but exactly what you want if you're based at one of the nearby parks around Newport or Fishguard and fancy a proper walk without going far. Kilkiffeth Wood sits about three miles from Newport, close enough that you won't waste half your morning driving there.

It's straightforward woodland - mixed trees, quiet paths, the kind of place where you might actually hear birds instead of other visitors arguing about the map. The forest doesn't have that manicured feel you get at some managed trails. Instead it feels more natural, which some will love and others might find a touch rough around the edges.

Walkers will get the most from this, particularly if you're after a solid hour-long ramble before heading back to camp for lunch. Kids under eight might find it unremarkable unless they're genuinely into spotting wildlife and clambering over fallen logs. Teenagers could bore quickly if you're only doing a loop.

If you're staying at The Hide or Trewrach Glamping, this is handily placed for a morning escape from the campsite routine. The wood doesn't appear to charge admission or have formal opening hours, though obviously you'd want to visit during daylight. It works well as a secondary stop rather than a headline event - pair it with a visit to Newport itself or a proper coastal walk elsewhere in the area. Best approached as a solid local resource rather than a special destination.