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Celebrating 10 years of the Wales Coast Path

Person standing with bike looking out over the sea

Family cycling adventures on the Wales Coast Path

Travel Blogger Kirstie Pelling outlines a selection of family bike rides along the Wales Coast Path.

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Ariel shot of Llansteffan Castle in Carmarthenshire.

The Wales Coast Path from above

Take a look at the series of drone videos Finn Beales captured from above the Wales Coast Path.

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A view of Chepstow showing the bridge and castle.

Friendly towns on the Wales Coast Path

Tempting food, fascinating history, sea views, warm welcomes and fish’n’chips all included.

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Inside view of camper van looking out of the front windscreen at the road and mountain scenery of Snowdonia.

Van life on the Wales Coast Path

Explore sections of the Llŷn and Snowdonia Wales Coast Path in a campervan with award winning guidebook writer Vivienne Crow.

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Woman on a recumbent trike on a seafront

Amanda's Coastal Challenge

Exploring the Wales Coast Path by wheelchair and trike.

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Wales Coast Path

Aerial photo of rocks near Porthor Beach on the Lleyn Peninsula in Gwynedd

Planning a Wales Coast Path walk

Get top tips from guidebook author Paddy Dillon to help plan your walk along the Wales Coast Path.

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Go wild this Spring!

Three male walkers on Wales Coast Path, Pembrokeshire, West Wales

Top ideas to get active in springtime

Take a tip from Welsh wildlife and get active in spring with some great ideas to get out and about.

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Bursting with life!

Wildlife is everywhere you look - from rare butterflies to bats and orchids to bluebell fields.

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Spring summer wildlife North Wales

Seabirds, butterflies and bluebells. Key flora and fauna spots in North Wales.

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A view of the sea and cliffs at Cardigan Bay

Wild days in Mid Wales

Spring and summer see amazing wildlife and fauna in Mid Wales, including dolphins and red kites.

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Seals resting on the rocks by the sea in Cardigan Bay.

Spring and early summer wildlife spotting

The Pembrokeshire coast in early summer is the perfect location for wildlife spotting.

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Aerial view of a harbour, two beaches and pastel coloured houses.

Stunning staycation spots

Award winning journalist Emma Gregg provides inspiration for your UK staycation in Wales.

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Ariel view of the National Botanic Garden of Wales

The National Botanic Garden of Wales through the seasons

Discover the National Botanic Garden of Wales through the seasons. No matter what time of year you visit, there's plenty to see and do.

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West Wales

Woman hiker standing on hill, against a blue sky, looking out across the green, mountainous landscape of the Brecon Beacons, Mid Wales.

Six reasons to choose Wales for a sustainable holiday

Here in Wales we're serious about sustainable travel. Find out why.

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Castell ar fryn wedi’i amgylchynu gan gefn gwlad gyda mynyddoedd yn y cefndir

Visit our UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales

Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

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Exterior of National Museum Wales, Cardiff.

Discover our seven National Museums

For Welsh history and culture, our seven, free entry National Museums take some beating.

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A man on a beach using a litter picking grabber tool to collect litter.

Get more from your holiday by volunteering

Taking a holiday in Wales to work? Believe us, it’s more appealing than it sounds.

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Find out more about Wales' regions

Find out about the regions of Wales: dramatic North Wales; rolling Mid Wales; the coastal West; and the urban South.

North Wales

The epic landscapes of North Wales are alive with action, and a rich, distinctive culture. Find World Heritage, one of Europe’s oldest living languages, and the UK’s best adventure. Within the region of North Wales you'll find Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham and Ynys Môn (the Isle of Anglesey).

Landscape of the attractions at Cardiff Bay seen from the water.

South Wales

Home to Cardiff, the young and creative capital city, South Wales is a hub of sporting events and Welsh culture. Discover coastal hikes, vibrant communities and the serenity of the Wye Valley. Within the region of South Wales you'll also find Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen, RCT, and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Mid Wales

Mid Wales is the green heart of Wales. The clear seas, bright harbours and hidden coves of the Ceredigion coastline give way to red kite-filled skies, busy market towns and dramatic hill walks. Within the region of Mid Wales you'll find Ceredigion and Powys.

West Wales

Cultural and coastal West Wales is home to our second city, Swansea. Ancient legends inspire contemporary creativity – and colourful seaside villages lead to some of the UK's best beaches. Within the region of West Wales you'll find Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, and Swansea.