Eglwys Saint David's Church, Abergwili

A modest stone church sitting quietly above the river in Abergwili, just outside Carmarthen, this is the sort of place you stumble upon rather than plan for. Eglwys Saint David's has that worn, genuine quality you find in Welsh country churches - whitewashed walls, slate roof, the kind of building that's been doing the same job for centuries without fuss.

Inside, it's simple. No vast echoing nave or elaborate monuments, just the essentials: wooden pews worn smooth by use, a modest altar, the sort of light that comes through small windows. If you're into medieval or early modern church architecture, there's enough here to spend twenty minutes poking about. For most visitors, though, it'll be a quick stop - five minutes, a look around, maybe a moment's quiet.

The real draw is the setting. The river Towy runs below, and the churchyard offers decent views across the valley. It's the sort of spot walkers appreciate more than casual tourists. If you're staying at one of the local caravan parks - Towy Valley is closest at under six miles away - and you fancy a gentle morning walk from Carmarthen, this makes a reasonable waypoint.

Access should be straightforward if the church is open during daylight hours, though you'll want to check locally given the lack of fixed opening times. Worth a detour if you're in the area proper, less so if you're just passing through.