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Gorge walking at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

A guide to gorge walking in Wales

Find your nearest Welsh gorge walking opportunity.

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  • Groups
  • Family
  • Amazing Places
  • Outdoor
A view of Aberglasney House surrounded by the garden with dramatic blue sky and wispy clouds.

Wales from your sofa - explore the country!

Join us on a virtual tour of Wales, as we go from region to region - via video.

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  • Tours
  • Amazing Places
  • Virtual Visit
  • Outdoor
Garden with a variety of plants including clipped evergreens.

Explore the stunning gardens of West Wales 

West Wales has an abundance of great gardens. Here are some stunning displays to visit on your next break.

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  • Wellness activities
  • List
  • Amazing Places
  • Outdoor
West Wales
The RibRide boat speeding along the river with dramatic skies in the background.

Trips on water to float your boat

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

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  • Canals
  • Coastline
  • Amazing Places
  • Outdoor
Portmeirion from above including countryside

Portmeirion on film

Discover how cult film director Alex Cox fell in love with the village of Portmeirion in Snowdonia.

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  • Historic buildings
  • Snowdonia National Park
  • My place
  • Amazing Places
Snowdonia
Dolbadarn Castle

Itinerary suggestions for every region in Wales

Check out these epic experiences perfect for adding Wales to any UK trip.

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  • Tours
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Amazing Places
Seals in the sea around Bardsey Island, North Wales

Welsh wildlife hotspots

Wales is the perfect place to see grey seals, dolphins and colourful seabirds.

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  • Amazing Places
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
castle keep and stairs leading to it.

Find out what's different about these castles…

Looking for castles with strange stories behind them? Here are a few of the best.

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  • Historic buildings
  • Myths and legends
  • Amazing Places
  • Outdoor
Walk towards Pen Y Fan

The big three: mountains for children

Walking in the mountains can be great fun for children. Discover the some of the best to explore.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Amazing Places
  • Outdoor
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

Things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Wye.

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  • AONB
  • Countryside
  • Amazing Places
  • Trip
  • Outdoor
Three red kites flying in the air

Up close with the red kites in Wales

Jude Rogers takes her family to Gigrin Fram in Rhayader to view their incredible red kites up close.

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  • National symbols
  • Countryside
  • Amazing Places
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
Blick auf schafe und berge in Abergavenny, Südwales.

Top mountain spots for an amazing view

Mountains define the Welsh landscape. Here are ten of the best places to stop and admire them.

Topics:

  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • Amazing Places
  • Outdoor

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