Garn Wen

You'll find Garn Wen sitting just outside Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, a proper hilltop landmark that's worth seeking out if you're already in the area. It's an Iron Age fort, though what you actually get is the walk up and the views across West Wales rather than dramatic ruins - the archaeology here is subtle, the kind of thing that rewards a bit of local knowledge.

The hill itself commands the landscape. On a clear day, you're looking out towards the coast and back inland across the Preseli Hills. The walk up isn't punishing, though the paths can be muddy and slippery after rain, so proper boots matter. Families with primary-age kids will find it manageable; teenagers might find it a bit tame unless they're into Iron Age history or landscape photography.

It's free to visit, naturally, and there's no set time limit - an hour covers the walk and a decent look around. The real value is as part of a bigger Pembrokeshire day out. You're barely two miles from Fishguard Holiday Park and a handful of other holiday bases in the area, so it slots neatly into a morning before heading down to the coast. Fishguard itself has the harbour and the town, but Garn Wen gives you something with actual bones to it - the older Wales underneath.

Honestly, it's not a destination on its own. But if you're camping at one of the parks nearby and want a proper walk with a bit of historical weight, this delivers.