Countryside

Topic page for content exploring Wales' beautiful countryside.

Red cloudy skies over a snowcapped mountain with forests in the foreground.

Return to my trees

Author Matthew Yeomans shares a snapshot of some of the National Forest sites that you can explore too.

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A friendly Guard by an open railway carriage door.

Explore Cwm Rheidol by steam train

A day out on the heritage steam railway line between Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge

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Rolling green hills and mountains.

Get outdoors in North East Wales

The newest AONB in Wales is rich in history, with beautiful hillsides and forests to explore.

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A group of people walking alpacas on a hillside path.

Animal encounters in Wales

Meet fluffy, scruffy, feathered and furry friends on an engaging animal experience in Wales.

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Tide out at Three Cliffs Bay with rivulets of sea water left on the sandy beach.

870 miles to enjoy along the Welsh coast

The Wales Coast Path is a unique long distance footpath that encompasses the entire Wales coastline.

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View over a large reservoir from high up a hillside.

Big skies and big adventures in rural Mid Wales

Immerse yourself in the outdoors around Llanidloes and Clywedog in the Cambrian Mountains.

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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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