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Explore things to do in Wales' beautiful and varied countryside.

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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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Explore Cwm Rheidol by steam train

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

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Transport and travel
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
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.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Rural
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.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Dark Skies
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Groups
  • Mountains
  • Rural
Mid Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Rural
  • List
  • Outdoor
Powys
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.

Topics:

  • Rural
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
selection of loaves of bread on shelves with prices listed.

Tempt your tastebuds along the Cambrian Way

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

Topics:

  • Rural
  • List
  • Food
  • Drink
(L-R): Graydon (Tony Revolori), Boorman (Amar Chadha-Patel), Dove (Ellie Bamber), Kit (Ruby Cruz), Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) and Jade (Erin Kellyman) stood among tall trees in a green woodland in Lucasfilm's Willow

Searching for Willow in Wales

Discover the epic Welsh filming locations behind Lucasfilm's series Willow.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Mountains
  • Rural
  • Arts
outdoor showground and people watching.

Showtime: The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

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

Topics:

  • Family
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Powys
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.

Topics:

  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
South Wales Valleys
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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!

Topics:

  • Spa
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Annual holidays
  • Rural
  • Urban
Powys
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.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • Outdoor

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