Trails are perfect pick-me-up after festive indulgence

IS it beginning to look a lot like Christmas has taken its toll?

Well, it is a new year so if you want to crack on with those New Year’s resolutions and burn some unwanted calories, you can do so against the stunning backdrop of 568 acres of the National Botanic Garden.

Bosses at the Carmarthenshire attraction have created a series of trails around the garden, some on flat paths to suit strollers, pushchairs and wheelchairs, and some more rugged, off-road routes around the estate.

And, if you can get to the garden on Monday to Friday in January, admission is free.

The various trails are clearly waymarked and each route has a “cupcake” rating that indicates the degree of difficulty.