From coastal hikes to woodland wanders and parkland strolls, National Trust Cymru has a winter walk to suit everyone. With all coast and countryside places and most gardens in Wales open throughout the year, now is the time to wrap up warm and blow away those cobwebs.

For those in need of a sea view this winter, take a refreshing ramble on the Stackpole Estate. Stackpole is both a listed designed landscape and an internationally important nature reserve. Choose from the shorter, wildlife rich 1-mile (1.6km) Bosherton Lily Ponds trail around the beautiful Bosherton Lakes: created 200 years ago they welcome an array of birds and wildlife. Or take a stomp along some of the most beautiful coastline in the world, including Broad Haven South and Stackpole Head on a 6 mile (9.6km) Stackpole Wildlife Walk. Dogs welcome under close control. Beach wheelchair and tramper available for selected routes outlined on the accessibility map on the website. Call the Stackpole Centre on 01646 623110 for booking and more information. 

Follow waymarked paths across parkland steeped in Welsh history at Dinefwr. Climb up to Dinefwr Castle (managed by Cadw) for views over the iconic 800-acre estate. Stride past some of the oldest trees in Britain including The Castle Oak, thought to be 800-1000 years old. Head out to see the White Park Cattle, an ancient and rare breed historical linked to Dinefwr, tucked up in the cattle shed for winter. And enjoy vistas of Newton House, standing proudly at the heart of the estate as you explore. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a short lead at all times.  

Head out on a brisk winter walk in The Aeron Valley at Llanerchaeron, which has remained remarkably unaltered for over 200 years. Waymarked paths lead you through wildlife-rich woodland and parkland where you may spot kingfishers, tiny goldcrests and red kites soaring overhead. While the house is closed for the winter, the parkland and woodland are open every day and the gardens, pleasure grounds, lake and farmyard are open every weekend through December and January. The garden and parkland are mainly level and accessible for wheelchair users. Manual wheelchairs available to borrow. Dogs on leads welcome. Assistance dogs only in the farmyard.

These then are some of the best trails to enjoy in West Wales during the cold winter months. Head to the Trust’s website to plan your walk: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wales