St Justinian's Church

The ruins of St Justinian's Church sit on a windswept headland just outside Fishguard, and honestly, they're worth the short detour if you're exploring this stretch of Pembrokeshire coast. What remains is essentially a roofless stone shell from the 12th century, but there's something properly atmospheric about standing among the walls while the sea wind whips around you. The church is dedicated to a 6th-century saint, though the current structure is medieval - the sort of place where you can actually feel the age of it without the gift shop.

You don't need long here. Twenty minutes covers the site comfortably, poking about the interior and reading whatever information plaques have survived the weather. It's free to visit, and there's no fee or opening hours to worry about - you simply turn up. The location is the real draw: perched above the coast with views across Fishguard Bay, it works beautifully as a leg-stretch between longer walks or between visits to nearby parks like Tregroes Caravan Camping (1.5 miles away) or Fishguard Holiday Park (1.7 miles).

History lovers will get more from it than most - the chance to wander inside a genuine medieval ruin beats another manicured visitor attraction. Families with restless kids might find it a bit thin on entertainment; there's no interactive element, just stone and space. But if you're camping in the area and want an easy coastal walk with some actual substance to it, this ticks the box. The path from Fishguard itself is straightforward enough.