Capel Libanus

A small whitewashed chapel sits quietly above Llangadog, commanding a view across the Towy Valley that makes you understand why people chose to worship here. Capel Libanus is a Methodist chapel, built in the 19th century, and it's the sort of place you stumble upon rather than deliberately hunt down - which is precisely why it's worth the diversion.

The chapel itself is modest but genuinely moving. Inside, the original wooden pews and simple furnishings tell you everything about the people who built it: practical, faithful, not interested in show. The light comes through small windows and catches the dust in a way that feels almost sacred, even if you've never been religious in your life.

This is best suited to walkers and history types rather than families with young children - there's nothing interactive here, and the appeal is entirely in the quiet and the view. Allow 20 minutes to look round, longer if you sit on the chapel steps and take in the valley. It's free to visit, though the place isn't staffed, so hours are essentially whenever daylight permits.

If you're based at one of the caravan parks nearby - Abermarlais is closest at a mile and a half - it makes an excellent short walk or drive to break up a holiday. The chapel connects well with exploring the broader Towy Valley and the market town of Llangadog itself, which has decent pubs and shops. A quiet, genuine place that rewards curiosity.