Pip's bench

A wooden bench in the middle of nowhere, dedicated to someone called Pip. That's the appeal, really - and it works because it forces you to ask questions. Sitting on this simple seat in the Powys countryside near Llandrindod Wells, you're left wondering who Pip was, why they warranted a bench out here, and whether anyone else ever comes to sit on it.

The bench itself is nothing fancy. It's the kind of spot that rewards a decent walk through proper Mid Wales landscape - rolling hills, quiet farmland, the sort of place where you genuinely might not see another person for hours. It's good for walkers who fancy a destination that's more about the journey than the arrival, and for anyone after a bit of rural oddness. The kind of landmark that makes for a decent photograph and a better story down the pub.

You won't find opening hours because there aren't any - it's outside, always accessible, and free. Plan an hour's walk to reach it, maybe two if you're taking it slow and soaking in the views. The nearest proper town is Llandrindod Wells, which sits about 10 minutes' drive away and is worth a potter around regardless.

If you're based at one of the nearby camping spots - Fforest Fields is practically on the doorstep - this works as a decent afternoon ramble. It's not a day-long attraction, but as part of a broader walking holiday in the area, it's exactly the sort of quirky waypoint that makes Mid Wales worth the trip.