Llanwyddelan Church

You'll find this small medieval church tucked into the Welsh countryside south of Newtown, and it's the sort of place that rewards a quiet afternoon on foot rather than a flying visit. Llanwyddelan Church sits alone in its churchyard, surrounded by fields and stone walls - proper off-the-beaten-path stuff that feels worlds away from anywhere.

The building itself dates back centuries, with that low stone construction and simple interior you get in rural Welsh churches. There's a real sense of time here, the kind you don't manufacture in heritage centres. The walk to reach it is half the appeal, threading through quiet lanes and farmland that barely changes from one season to the next.

This is genuinely for people who like solitude and old buildings - walkers exploring the countryside around Newtown will find it worthwhile, and anyone interested in medieval Welsh ecclesiastical architecture won't be disappointed. It's not a spectacle, so don't expect crowds or visitor facilities. Bring a torch if you're visiting in winter as the light inside is dim.

If you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Gwernydd Hall, Llwyn Celyn, or Brook Valley Glamping are all within a couple of miles - it makes an ideal half-hour detour on a longer ramble. Free to visit, open to the elements more or less year-round. Allow an hour including the walk from the nearest road. Go when the weather's decent; there's no shelter, and the site gets muddy.