Dafydd Jones o Gaeo

The grave and memorial to Dafydd Jones o Gaeo sits in a quiet corner of Carmarthenshire, a few miles outside Llandeilo. He was a 16th-century Welsh bard and poet - the kind of figure who mattered deeply to Welsh culture but whose name means little to most English visitors. That's precisely why it's worth seeking out if you're into proper Welsh history rather than the obvious tourist trail.

What you'll find is a modest but significant site marking where a man of real literary standing was buried. Dafydd Jones represented something important in Welsh cultural life during a time when the language and its traditions were under pressure. Standing here, you get a sense of how Wales maintained its identity through poets and storytellers when grander monuments weren't available.

It's a short diversion from Llandeilo - not a day-long venture, more a 20-minute stop if you're already exploring the area. Walkers and history types will find it worthwhile. Families with young children might find it a bit low-key unless they're already keen on Welsh heritage.

If you're based at Glynmarch Farm Camping or Erwain Escapes just down the road, you could easily slot this in during a morning ramble around the Towy Valley. The surrounding countryside is the real draw - rolling hills and proper quiet. The grave itself won't take long, but the walk to reach it through the landscape is the thing that sticks with you. Worth a look if you're camping locally and want something with a bit of cultural backbone.