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Come and see for yourself why Wales is renowned for its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Immerse yourself in our amazing countryside and stunning wildlife. Discover our wonderful coastline and hidden pristine beaches.

Pobbles Bay, Gower.

Discover beautiful sandy beaches in West Wales

Discover our West Wales beaches and enjoy the great British seaside.

Topics:

  • Family
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
West Wales
aerial view of remains of abbey with surrounding countryside.

Find out why to visit the Wye Valley

Take a short journey upland and inland, and you’ll find some of our country’s most hidden rural wonders.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • AONB
  • List
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Female walker on Glyndwr's Way

Walking our long distance trails

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

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
A view of Brynsiencyn, Anglesey.

Independent spirit: exploring Anglesey AONB

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

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
The Isle of Anglesey
Criccieth castle, silhouetted against a pale orange sky

Exploring the Llŷn Peninsula

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

Topics:

  • Annual holidays
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
North Wales
An aerial shot of a beach near Portmeirion, Gwynedd.

Highlights along The Coastal Way

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

Topics:

  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • List
Looking over to Three Cliffs Bay from green hills towards the sea and sand formations.

Gower: 10 things not to miss

Adored by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers. Discover more about Gower in West Wales.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
  • Outdoor
West Wales
An aerial view of a car driving through Nant Gwynant, Eryri

Zig-zagging on The North Wales Way

Create your own road-trip off the beaten track in the mountains, coastal villages and local loops.

Topics:

  • Annual holidays
  • AONB
  • Countryside
  • Snowdonia National Park
North Wales
A ruined castle overlooking an estuary.

Gower coastal walk: Llanrhidian to Cheriton

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

Topics:

  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
West Wales
Image of a group of people canoeing open boats on the river Wye

A week from the mouth to the eye of the River Wye

Here are some of the many things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Wye.

Topics:

  • AONB
  • Countryside
  • Amazing places
  • Trip
  • Outdoor
Two walkers on Hay Bluff looking out over countryside.

Exploring the outdoors around Hay-on-Wye

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

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
The stone ruins of Castell Dinas Bran.

Walks around Llangollen and the Dee Valley

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

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Wellness activities
  • Canals
  • AONB
North Wales

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