St Olcans

The stone walls of St Olcans church stand quiet on the outskirts of Ballymoney, a small medieval parish church that's survived centuries of Northern Irish weather and upheaval. It's the sort of place you stumble across rather than plan for - low-key, atmospheric, and genuinely old in that way that makes you stop and think about the people who worshipped here generations ago.

What you're looking at is essentially a simple rectangular building with the bones of something that dates back to medieval times, though it's been patched up and adapted more than once. The churchyard itself is worth a wander if you're into reading gravestones and spotting local history carved into stone. There's nothing flashy about it - no gift shop, no audio guide, just a church that's still doing what churches do.

If you're a walker or a history type pottering around the Causeway Coast and Glens, this fits neatly into an afternoon itinerary without demanding much time. Twenty minutes would cover it comfortably, longer if you're the contemplative sort. Families with young kids might find it a bit dull unless they're already interested in old buildings.

It works well as a break between glamping stays at North Coast 9 or the pods over at Thornfield Farm near the Dark Hedges - both within easy reach. You won't need to book or pay anything, just turn up and have a look. It's proper understated and all the better for it.