Canadian Bomber

A Second World War American B-17 bomber lies where it came down in the Powys hills, a sobering reminder of a different kind of holiday for the young men who flew these machines. The wreckage sits in moorland roughly between Swansea and the Brecon Beacons, scattered across rough ground that demands proper boots and a decent map to find. You won't find gift shops or visitor facilities here - it's just the twisted metal and the landscape, which is rather the point.

Historians and warbird enthusiasts will get the most from this one. There's something about standing among actual wreckage that no museum display quite captures, that weight of consequence that hits different when the wind's picking up around you on a Welsh mountainside. Families with young kids might find it more eerie than educational, unless they're the type who appreciate grim historical authenticity over interpretation boards.

Access is free but unmarked. Allow a couple of hours including the walk in from the nearest accessible point - factor in weather, as Powys moorland turns nasty quickly. Spring through autumn is your window, though even then come prepared for wind and mud. It works well as a sombre counterpoint to the outdoor activities in the area. Brecon Beacons Camping & Caravan Park sits just 1.7 miles away, making this an easy add-on for anyone staying locally who wants their Welsh break to include something with real edge to it.