Countryside

Topic page for content exploring Wales' beautiful countryside.

Two women with orange and blue helmets and backpacks on mountain bikes in the green countryside and with yellow flowers in the foreground

Crossing Wales east to west by mountain bike

Outdoor bloggers Andrea and Bernadette from Germany reveal their tips for the perfect mountain biking experience in Wales.

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An ornate stone dam next to a footpath and narrow road.

Elan Valley walking trails

Admire the magnificent dams and stunning scenery on one of these walks around the Elan Valley.

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A footpath alongside a woodland ravine with ferns growing on a cliffside on one side.

Feel close to nature on a Celtic Rainforest walk

Did you know Wales has rainforests you can visit? Get close to nature on an ancient woodland walk.

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Two women in protective clothing holding chainsaws in a forest.

The women working hard to care for our land

Hear from the women who are protecting and promoting special sites all around Wales.

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Tempt your tastebuds along the Cambrian Way

A food trail full of mouthwatering treats along the Cambrian Way, through the heart of Wales.

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A crowd of people sitting on benches under a tree watching the Main Ring at The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

Showtime: The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

Discover the show-stopping events putting Welsh agriculture on a global stage.

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A woman in a purple walking top looking down onto a green valley.

Out and about in the bountiful valleys of Blaenau Gwent

Our guide to exploring Blaenau Gwent’s verdant valleys and delving into its industrial past.

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A large grassy horse sculpture in the earth surrounded by trees.

Heritage in the heart of the Welsh Valleys

Caerphilly is full of green space and grand views, with its mining heritage close beneath the surface.

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A cafe by a large lake surrounded by trees.

Chilling out in and around Llandrindod Wells

Here's our guide to exploring Llandrindod Wells - a Victorian spa town with loads to see and do!

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A group of walkers catching a train.

Rails and trails through the middle of Wales

Planning great days out in towns and countryside using the scenic Heart of Wales railway line.

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Two girls in harnesses and hats ready to go at the top of a zipline

Where adventure meets history

Discover the friendly towns, fascinating heritage and dramatic scenery of Rhondda Cynon Taf.

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Four people travelling down a zip line above a lake.

Go on a zip line adventure in South Wales

Take to the air at the Zip World Tower attraction in a former coal mine in the South Wales Valleys.

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