Portfield Gate Community Woodland

A proper woodland walk just outside Haverfordwest, Portfield Gate Community Woodland is the sort of place locals know and tourists often miss. It's a nature reserve where you can actually breathe - mature trees, manageable paths, and the kind of quiet you don't get anywhere near the coast in high season.

What you're doing here is straightforward: walking. There are trails through woodland that feel genuinely peaceful without being remote enough to worry about. You'll spot woodland birds, wildflowers depending on season, and the occasional deer if you're lucky. It's not dramatic or showy. It won't rival the Pembrokeshire Coast views, but that's rather the point.

This suits families with kids who can manage a decent walk - say six or seven upwards - and anyone after a nature reserve that doesn't demand a long drive. Walkers doing a longer Pembrokeshire circuit will appreciate it as a break from coastal paths. Birdwatchers and plant enthusiasts will find enough to keep them engaged. You're looking at anything from 45 minutes to two hours depending which routes you take.

Based near three miles of caravan parks - Stargaze Glamping, South Cockett, Creampots, and Nolton Cross all sit close by - it works brilliantly as a morning or late afternoon outing while you're staying put in Haverfordwest. Free access. No faffing about with parking fees or entry charges. Genuinely worth the detour if you're camping locally and want something other than beach days.