Robber's Grave

A stone cairn marking the final resting place of a Welsh highwayman - that's Robber's Grave, tucked into the Powys countryside near Welshpool. The site itself is modest: a pile of stones on open moorland with a view that stretches properly far. There's not much to do here beyond stand around and contemplate the dubious honour of being remembered for centuries as a criminal.

The appeal, honestly, depends on how much you like a bit of dark history and atmospheric walks. If you're into that sort of thing - the outlaws, the folklore, the grim tales of 18th-century Wales - then yes, it's worth the detour from Welshpool. The moorland setting adds to it, all windswept and isolated. You get a sense of why someone would end up buried out here rather than in proper consecrated ground.

For families with young children expecting something to climb on or interact with, it'll feel thin. Bring a good pair of boots and decent weather, because the approach involves a proper walk across rough terrain. Allow a couple of hours if you're making a real afternoon of it, though many visitors spend twenty minutes, snap a photo, and move on.

It works as a quirky stop if you're based at one of the caravan parks nearby - Rhyd-Y-Groes or Mellington Hall are both within spitting distance. Pair it with a walk around Welshpool itself or a visit to the broader Powys landscape, which offers genuine pulling power beyond a single cairn.