Troserch Mill (ruin)

You'll find a crumbling stone shell tucked away near Llanelli - what's left of Troserch Mill, a reminder of when this corner of Carmarthenshire actually made things. The ruins stand weathered and quiet, the sort of place where you can almost hear the old machinery grinding, even though there's nothing left to grind anymore. Stone walls rise up, windows frame empty sky, and moss claims whatever the Welsh damp hasn't already.

This is one for the history-minded wanderers rather than the Instagram crowd. There's no visitor centre, no interpretation boards explaining what you're looking at - you get what you see, which for some people is exactly the appeal. Spend twenty minutes here, maybe thirty if you're the sort to sit on a crumbling wall and think about industrial Wales. Kids will find it a bit dull unless they're into clambering about on old buildings, which, fair warning, you probably shouldn't do anyway.

Free to visit, naturally, since there's nothing to pay at. Best accessed as part of a wider wander through the area rather than a destination in itself. South Wales Touring Park sits less than half a mile away, making it an easy stop if you're based there. Gateway Resort and River View Touring Park are both within a couple of miles, so it slots neatly into a caravan holiday itinerary. Winter visits suit it best - fewer people, better light on the stone.