St Catherines Church

The church sits on a quiet lane outside Llangadog, and honestly, it's the sort of place you stumble upon rather than deliberately seek out. St Catherines is a modest medieval structure with enough character to make the detour worthwhile if you're already exploring Carmarthenshire's minor roads. Inside, the stonework tells a proper story - there's genuine age here, and the kind of stillness you only find in churches that haven't been overrun with tourists.

It works best for walkers and history types rather than families with young kids, unless you've got patient ones. Allow twenty minutes if you're just passing through, longer if you want to sit and read the gravestones. The churchyard itself is peaceful, the sort of spot where you might find yourself lingering without quite knowing why.

Admission details aren't always clear with these smaller places, but expect it to be either free or a modest donation box situation. Spring and early summer are best - the light comes through differently, and the grass isn't wet.

If you're based at Cosmos Camping or Llandyfan Camping nearby, this makes a gentle morning wander before heading to bigger attractions. It's not going to dominate your holiday, but it's the kind of quiet find that often stays with you longer than the obvious sights. Real Wales, rather than postcard Wales.