National Parks

Together, the three Welsh National Parks – Eryri (Snowdonia), Pembrokeshire Coast and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) – protect an impressive 20 percent of Wales, including precious landscapes, habitats, villages and heritage sites. They’re perfect for active weekends and holidays in the glorious outdoors.

Mountains of Wales

The Welsh mountains make our landscapes truly distinctive. They're also endlessly exciting to explore.

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Walker on a mountain overlooking a lake.

Safety advice for exploring our National Parks

Planning on visiting one of our National Parks? Find out how to stay safe.

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

View of the sea from a cliff

Discover the stunning beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast

Explore the beautiful beaches, craggy cliffs and wildlife-filled islands of Pembrokeshire.

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Pembrokeshire

Coasteering group jumping off rocks into sea.

Active in Pembrokeshire

Discover great adventures to be had in Britain’s only Coastal National Park.

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West Wales

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Magic of the UK’s only coastal National Park

Take a boat trip around the Atlantic coast of Pembrokeshire, the UK’s only coastal national park.

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Exploring Pembrokeshire with your four-legged friend

Lottie Gross and her dog Arty, explore dog-friendly things to do in Pembrokeshire.

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A sunset image of Marloes Cliffs and sea.

Walking Pembrokeshire's 186-mile National Trail

Discover the spectacular coastal scenery, wildlife encounters, charming towns and villages, and a landscape rich in history and legend.

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Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Exploring the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

From the deep caves to high peaks, there’s plenty to explore in this gem of a national park.

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Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Walkers on the waterfall trail

Romantic Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) breaks

Enjoy a little well-earned together time in the naturally beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) in Mid Wales.

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Real adventures in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Inspirational ideas to get active in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

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Aerial view of the green plains below from the top of Pen y Fan with blue skies.

Walk the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Pull on your boots and discover the wide open spaces of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

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Sgwd yr Eira waterfall with trees in the background.

A guide to visiting Waterfall country

Information for safely visiting the waterfall walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

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Walker on summit of Pen y Fan (886m).

Crowning glory: Walking Pen y Fan

Travel writer Emma Gregg suggests four of the best walking routes to the top of Pen y Fan.

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Mid Wales

Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

Lake with pontoon in foreground and boats and countryside in background.

Mountains of activities in Eryri (Snowdonia)

Mountains, castles and coast – there’s plenty of adventure to be found in Eryri (Snowdonia).

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Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

people on zip wires with inland surf lagoon below.

Get active in Eryri (Snowdonia)!

Try something new or enjoy your favourite activity in the amazing setting of Eryri (Snowdonia).

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North Wales

Woman and child walking along a path

Why kids will love a trip to Beddgelert

If your children enjoy paddling, train rides and underground adventures, look no further!

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The Pyg track looking towards the summit of Wales tallest mountain.

Six paths to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Everything you need to know about climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) before you get there!

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View from a mountaintop including the summit and towards the coast.

Conquering Cader Idris

Here’s our guide to walking up Cader Idris - how to get there, what to take and things to see and do.

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Up a creek with a paddle

Kayak on Eryri's (Snowdonia) 200 mile coastline, its canals, white water rivers and sublime mountain lakes.

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child and two adult walkers approaching summit of mountain.

The big three: mountains for children

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

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