Countryside

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Two people taking two dogs for a walk, walking over a bridge with autumnal trees in the background.

This is Autumn. This is Wales.

Dramatic colours, epic sights - this special season is full of adventure.

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The Milky Way forming an arch in the night sky over the Elan Valley

Autumn’s epic dark skies

Star-gaze in Wales all year round, in official International Dark Sky Reserves, with some of the darkest, clearest skies in the world.

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Person looking out over the mountains and a lake in the early morning.

Road tripping through the Cambrian Mountains

Dafydd Wyn Morgan gives the inside scoop on what to see and do across the Cambrian Mountains.

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Tree arching over in the foreground with view across the green parkland of Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil.

An outdoor playground packed with nature

Get out and explore the outdoor playground of the Valleys Regional Park.

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Up a creak with a paddle

Kayak on Snowdonia’s 200 mile coastline, its canals, white water rivers and sublime mountain lakes.

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Dog friendly hotel room at Llanerch Vineyard

Perfect places to stay for you…and your best friend

Wales offers a range of pet friendly accommodation. Find your paw-fect place to stay.

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A modernised pier running into the sea.

The vastness of the Vale of Glamorgan

Explore the magic of the Vale of Glamorgan through the eyes of actress and Penarth native Annes Elwy.

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Sunset over a beautiful valley

The best spots for taking photographs around Snowdonia

Discover North Wales through the lens of photographer Dan Struthers.

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Robin sat on the branch of an oak sapling in autumn.

A wildlife paradise at all times of year

The Dyfi Biosphere is home to ospreys, dolphins, orchids, red kites and colourful butterflies.

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Aerial shot of Aberystwyth

Life through my lens

Discover photographer Adrian Jones' favourite place to take photos in Wales.

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Aerial view of a harbour, two beaches and pastel coloured houses.

Stunning staycation spots

Award winning journalist Emma Gregg provides inspiration for your UK staycation in Wales.

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Cyclists on a road in the countryside.

Epic Carmarthenshire road cycling routes

Carmarthenshire has some brilliant road cycling routes - find out more here.

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