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Discover canal holidays, day trips and canal side walks and activities in Wales.

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Why you should go on a canal holiday in Wales

All you need to know about taking a narrowboat holiday on Welsh canals.

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Autumn adventures on the Mon & Brec Canal

A journey along the tranquil Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal promises a perfect autumn experience.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Canals
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Autumn
An aqueduct made of a metal trough and a narrow footpath.

Watersports and walking adventures in Llangollen

Outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight explores the area around Llangollen by canoe, raft and foot

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  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Canals
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
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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  • Eco-friendly
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Trains and railways
  • Canals
  • Annual holidays
  • Outdoor
deserted canal and towpath with autumnal trees on both sides

Exploring Neath Port Talbot on foot

Leafy countryside, tranquil canals, rushing waterfalls and fascinating industrial heritage await.

Topics:

  • Canals
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Family
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
castle and moat with tree.

Royalty and Romans: Wales has an incredible history

Brutal invasions, castles, myths, legends and industrial works; the story of Wales is captivating.

Topics:

  • Historic places
  • Canals
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
Canal boats on water at Monmouthshire &  Brecon Canal.

Trips on water to float your boat

Take to the water to enjoy the wonderful scenery along our coasts and canals.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Canals
  • Groups
  • Outdoor
Two people walking through green foliage on a coastal path carrying a kayak each, heading to the sea.

Get out on the water and explore!

Top spots to discover the seas, lakes, rivers and canals of Wales by kayak or canoe.

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  • Canals
  • Rural
  • List
  • Outdoor
Man walking with two dogs along the canal

Discovering history and wildlife along the Severn Way

Discover history and wildlife along the River Severn between Newtown and Welshpool.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Canals
  • Outdoor
Powys
Gardens in front with Powis Castle on the horizon against blue sky.

Spotlight on Welshpool

Discover countryside canal walks, modern art, historic castles and heritage railways from Welshpool.

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  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Canals
  • List
Powys
A large warm sandy beach.

Let North East Wales inspire your next adventure!

Adventure, culture, history and food – are you ready to start exploring?

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  • Historic places
  • Canals
  • List
  • Food
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
Two cyclists watching yachts.

The North Wales Way: go your own way...

Take a train, cruise a canal, bike it or take a hike in Wales’ biggest mountain range.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Trains and railways
  • Canals
  • Transport and travel
  • Mountains
North 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:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Canals
  • AONB
North East Wales

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