Forest bathing at Coed-y-Wenallt

Coed-y-Wenallt is a 44 hectare ancient woodland on the hill above Rhiwbina, owned and managed by Cardiff Council and designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Below it, Greenmeadow Wood is semi-natural ancient woodland of oak and birch, with oak and hazel lower down and beech replanted higher up. Hidden in the trees is Wenallt Camp, an Iron Age hill fort with a south-east entrance, old retaining walls and a levelled terrace still visible.

There is no real car park. You can walk up from Tongwynlais, where there is parking, toilets and refreshments, or use the small pull-in for two or three cars on Rhiwbina Hill near the M4 bridge. The council's circular walk from Tongwynlais takes in both woods, but it has steep to moderate climbs, so take your time and wear good shoes. Come in spring for the bluebells under the beech in Greenmeadow Wood.