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Countryside

Topic page for content exploring Wales' beautiful countryside. 

Nant Gwynant

Up a creek with a paddle

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

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • Eryri National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • Accommodation
  • Self catering
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.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • City / Town
  • Through my eyes
Glamorgan Heritage Coast
Sunset over a beautiful valley

The best spots for taking photographs around Eryri (Snowdonia)

Discover North Wales through the lens of photographer Dan Struthers.

Topics:

  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • Outdoor
North Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Eco
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Countryside
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
A woman wearing a red top and blue shorts running on grass with the sea in the background

Run the Wales trails

Athlete Lowri Morgan shares some ideas for 5km running trails across Wales to inspire any running journey.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Countryside
  • Outdoor
Aerial shot of Aberystwyth

Life through my lens

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

Topics:

  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
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.

Topics:

  • AONB
  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • Coastline
Cyclists on a road in the countryside.

Epic Carmarthenshire road cycling routes

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

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Transport and travel
  • Countryside
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Where Netflix's series Sex Education is filmed in Wales 

Find out about the beautiful South Wales locations you can see in the Netflix series Sex Education.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • Backstage
  • Outdoor
South Wales
A view of the sea and cliffs at Cardigan Bay

Wild days in Mid Wales

Spring and summer see amazing wildlife and fauna in Mid Wales, including dolphins and red kites.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
Two people crossing a stream on stepping stones in ornamental gardens.

Explore the exquisite gardens of North Wales

Here's a guide to some of the loveliest gardens you can explore in North Wales.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Countryside
  • List
  • Outdoor
North Wales

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