Sabrina goddess of the Severn statue

The Sabrina goddess statue sits beside the River Severn near Llanidloes, a bronze figure that catches you off guard if you're walking the riverbank. She's the personification of the river itself, drawn from Welsh mythology - the legend goes that Sabrina was a nymph transformed into the Severn by magic. It's a modest memorial rather than a grand sculpture, which somehow makes it more affecting. You won't spend hours here, but the spot itself is genuinely lovely for a riverside stroll, particularly if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks like Clywedog Riverside or Dol-Llys Farm, both within easy walking distance.

This works best for people who enjoy a bit of mythology mixed with their countryside wandering, or for families wanting a short walk with a story attached. The Severn at this point is still finding its way through Mid Wales, proper rural territory, and the whole area rewards slow exploration. Spring and early summer are best - the river's in better form and the riverside paths are clearer underfoot.

Access appears to be free and unrestricted, though it's worth checking locally in Llanidloes before you go as information about the statue itself is thin on the ground. You're not looking at more than twenty minutes here, but combine it with a longer riverside walk or a visit to nearby Red Kite Touring Park's area and you've got a worthwhile morning. The real appeal is the story and the setting rather than the statue itself - which, honestly, is often how the best discoveries work out.