Countryside

The American musical theatre star Lin-Manuel Miranda lived in Wales while filming the major BBC/HBO series His Dark Materials. Luckily for us, he tweeted the whole glorious adventure to his 3m followers: Cardiff, castles, coastline, cakes - and one unforgettable night of karaoke. Charles Williams was there.

Llangollen is well-loved for its International Eisteddfod, but there's even more to this beautiful riverside town aside from its world-renowned festival. Jude Rogers spends a few days out of season exploring the highlights of Llangollen.

Food and drink wonders of the Wye Valley by Silver Circle Distillery owner, Nina Howden

Nestled in the twisting Clwydian hills in the north east of Wales, Ruthin is a small town packed with Welsh history and cool, modern comforts. Jude Rogers goes exploring.

Welsh adventurer Ash Dykes is the first person in the world to walk the length of the Yangtze river in China. He trains for all his expeditions in Wales.

It’s got history, heritage and scenery to spare. And still most walkers haven’t caught on to this 135-mile National Trail through Mid Wales.

Transport yourself back to nature with a stay at Fforest in Ceredigion and indulge on one of their feast weekends

Bernard Llewellyn, the farmer and owner of Carreg Cennen castle in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, explains the pleasures and responsibilities of life as caretaker of one of Wales’ best-loved ancient monuments.

Whether you want a relaxing family adventure afloat in a canoe or the exhilaration of rushing across waves in kayak, Wales is the place to find it.

How Green Man became one of the UK’s best-loved festivals

Explore the Monmouthshire countryside on foot, horse or mountain bike for a great family day out

When the views are this epic, a country stroll becomes a mini-adventure. Enough to turn even the most reluctant ramblers into explorers