Parce Church, Cwm-cou

You'll find Parce Church tucked away in the Cwm-cou valley, a proper little stone place that feels genuinely forgotten by time. It's a working parish church, small and rural in the way only West Wales can manage - the sort of spot where you half expect to find a landline telephone from 1987 still in working order.

The church itself is modest but worth the detour if you're into ecclesiastical architecture or simply enjoy wandering around old Welsh buildings. There's a real sense of continuity here; this place has been doing its job for centuries while the rest of the world got on with things. The setting is the main draw - you're looking at proper countryside, the kind that makes you understand why people drove out here in the first place.

It's free to visit and takes as long as you fancy, though honestly thirty minutes covers it thoroughly. There's no visitor centre or tea shop - you're not coming here for facilities. History enthusiasts will appreciate the building itself; photographers might find something in the light and landscape. Families with young children might find it a bit slow unless they're the type to enjoy quiet churchyard exploring.

Cardigan sits about 10 miles away and makes a sensible base for the area. Both Llety Caravan Park and Brynawelon Touring & Camping Park sit within easy reach, giving you a proper rural park holiday without sacrificing access to walks and small Welsh discoveries like this. Go on a clear morning when the light's decent and you won't regret the journey.