Bedd Gelert

The legend of Gelert's grave draws more visitors than you'd expect to this quiet corner of Snowdonia, just south of Caernarfon. A medieval hound - Prince Llewelyn's hunting dog - is said to be buried here after being mistakenly killed by his master. Whether you believe the tale or not, the spot itself is genuinely moving, tucked into a valley where the River Glaslyn runs through old oak woodland.

Walking the steep path down from the village takes ten minutes or so. You'll pass through proper forest before the ground opens out and you see the stone memorial - modest, weathered, covered in moss. There's something about standing at a place that's captured people's imagination for centuries that gets under your skin.

It's worth an hour of your time if you're already in the area, though the village of Beddgelert itself - with its tea shops and stone cottages - is arguably more rewarding for families. The site works best if you're into Welsh history or you're walking the broader Snowdonia trails. Free to visit, no facilities at the grave itself.

If you're camping nearby - and there are several sites within a few miles, including Beddgelert Campsite itself just over a mile away - combine this with the Aberglaslyn Pass walk or a potter through Caernarfon's castle town. On its own, the grave's a brief stop rather than a full morning's outing.