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Find out why Wales is renowned for its National Landscapes and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Immerse yourself in lush countryside, wonderful coastline and stunning wildlife.

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Wales’ top National Landscapes

Explore the beauty of Wales’ top National Landscapes and discover what makes these areas unique.

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Discover beautiful sandy beaches in West Wales

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

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  • Family
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
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.

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  • Cadw
  • AONB
  • List
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
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Walking our long distance trails

Discover our waymarked long-distance National Trails routes offering inspirational walking in Wales.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
A view of Brynsiencyn, Anglesey.

Independent spirit: exploring Anglesey's National Landscape

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

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  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
The Isle of Anglesey
A man looking at a wide golden sandy beach.

Walking, exploring and enjoying the Llŷn Peninsula

Dylan Jones, from Shoot From The Trip, shares his favourite Llŷn Peninsula spots.

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  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
aerial view of Criccieth Castle and the blue sea of Tremadog Bay.

Unmissable experiences along The Coastal Way

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

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  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • 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.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
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.

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  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
Two men canoeing down a river

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.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Accommodation
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
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.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
Powys
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.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Canals
  • AONB
North East Wales
A stone waymarker by a river.

Exploring 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.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Outdoor

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