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The Wye Valley and the Vale of Usk offer a very lulling and rolling, very Welsh, sense of peace. You can get that feeling in a half-day away from urbanity, and then you’ll crave a week or more getting lost in the heart of the hills. Jude Rogers explains why.

Discover our waymarked long-distance routes that offer inspirational walking in Wales.

Rich in ancient monuments and sites where history comes to life, as well as beautiful landscapes.

Find out what you can enjoy in this rugged but beautiful part of Wales.

Galleries, castles, watersports and dolphins feature in our 10 highlights along The Coastal Way.

Ringed by sparkling beaches, this tongue of land is so adored by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers that it’s always scooping awards. Read on to discover more about Gower in West Wales.

Enjoy a beautiful eight-mile Gower Coast trail, following a section of the Wales Coast Path.

Cathryn Summerhayes' insider guide to activities and adventures in Hay-on-Wye.

Explore the rich history of Llangollen, the picturesque Dee Valley and a bit of Offa’s Dyke Path.

Discover our favourite sections of the beautiful 177-mile Offa's Dyke Path National Trail along the border country of Wales.

Discover how to celebrate the most romantic date in the Welsh calendar, St Dwynwen's Day.

Meet the puffins on this special land, Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire.