Great Tower

The tower stands on a headland overlooking Cardigan Bay, its stone walls weathered by centuries of Welsh coastal wind. This is what remains of a medieval stronghold that once controlled the mouth of the Teifi River - proper strategic spot, really. You'll see the cylindrical keep rising from scrubland, surrounded by earthwork defences that map out the castle's former footprint. The views across the bay are genuinely worth the walk out here, especially on a clear day when you can see for miles up the coast.

The site is free to roam and fits well into a broader Pembrokeshire coastal wandering session. It won't consume your afternoon - expect twenty minutes to half an hour circling the remains and taking photographs - but history enthusiasts and walkers will appreciate the effort. The surrounding grassland and cliff edge give it a wilder, less manicured feel than more popular castles, which is part of its appeal. Kids might find it a bit sparse compared to somewhere with walls you can walk along, though scrambling around the earthworks keeps them occupied.

Cardigan sits just 2.2 miles away at Cardigan Bay Holiday Park, so it's easily done as a morning leg before heading to other attractions in the area. Gwbert Glamping and Nantycroy campsite are similarly close - base yourself at any of these and you can tick off this place without faffing about with long drives. Go when the weather's decent because exposure is the main thing up there. Winter gales can be brutal.