Ty-Uchaf Barrow

A Bronze Age burial mound sitting on a hillside near Rhyl, Ty-Uchaf Barrow is one of those archaeology spots that rewards a proper walk but won't eat up your whole afternoon. The mound itself is modest - you're looking at a grassy hump that's roughly 3,500 years old, which puts things in perspective when you're standing on it.

What makes it worth the detour is the walk to get there and the views across the Vale of Clwyd once you're on top. It's the kind of place that appeals to history types and anyone who fancies a gentle ramble off the beaten track. Families with younger kids might find it a bit underwhelming on its own - there's no visitor centre, no interpretation boards, just the mound itself and your imagination.

The site is free to access and you can reach it from Rhyl without too much faffing about, though you'll want to check local directions as signage is sparse. Allow a couple of hours if you're making a proper walk of it, less if you're just popping up for the view. It works well as a stop between beach time and other attractions in the area, particularly if you're staying at somewhere like Golden Sands Holiday Park and want to get away from the seaside crowds for an hour.

Bit of a climb to reach it, so wear decent shoes. Best visited on a clear day - on a drizzly afternoon it's just a wet hill.