Barti Ddu / Black Bart

There's a reason locals around Newport still talk about Barti Ddu - Bartholomew Roberts, the Welsh pirate who terrorised the Atlantic in the early 1700s. This historic site marks his connection to Pembrokeshire, though frankly there's not much physical to see here. What you're really doing is standing on ground where a genuinely legendary figure once walked, which some people find thrilling and others find a bit underwhelming.

Roberts was no cartoon villain - he captured over 400 ships and lived by a strict pirate code, which is more than a bit fascinating if you're into maritime history. The site itself requires a bit of detective work to find and visit, so don't expect visitor facilities or a museum. This is more for history obsessives and anyone doing a proper deep dive into Welsh heritage.

Family groups with restless kids won't get much out of standing around looking at countryside, but older children interested in true crime or naval history will eat this up. Walkers combining it with a ramble through Pembrokeshire's coastal paths get the most value. Newport's close enough that you could base yourself at one of the nearby parks - Fishguard Holiday Park or Tregroes are solid options - and use this as part of a broader exploring of the area's pirate and maritime past.

Plan for maybe thirty minutes unless you're planning to spend ages soaking up the atmosphere. Free to visit, naturally. Best in decent weather when you can actually appreciate the views Roberts would have known.