Mountain bike

The Mountain Bike Museum sits just outside Llandeilo and is genuinely one for the devoted two-wheeled enthusiast. This isn't your standard glass-case-and-interpretation-panel affair - it's a proper collection of bikes spanning decades, showing how mountain biking evolved from early experiments to the high-tech machines you see bombing down Welsh trails today.

You'll find yourself looking at everything from chunky-tyred pioneers from the 1980s through to modern gravity-fed rigs. For anyone who rides, or ever has ridden, there's real satisfaction in spotting the exact model you once owned or coveted. The museum staff know their stuff and genuinely care about the machines, which makes a real difference.

Walkers and casual visitors will find an hour enough; dedicated riders could spend longer picking over the details and talking shop. It's free admission, which is generous given the collection quality. The rural location near Llandeilo works well if you're based at Glynmarch Farm Camping - it's only a short drive away and pairs nicely with exploring the Towy Valley and the riding opportunities that draw serious mountain bikers to this corner of Carmarthenshire.

Bit of fair warning: opening hours can be patchy, so ring ahead before you make the trip. Worth doing if you're spending time in the area and bikes are your thing, but don't expect a major day out.