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Topic page for content exploring Wales' beautiful countryside. 

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Mid Wales: discover the past

From mountains to mines, there's a lot of industrial and social history to explore in Mid Wales.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Mountains
  • Countryside
Mid Wales
Walkers on the waterfall trail

Romantic Brecon Beacons breaks

Enjoy a little well-earned together time in the naturally beautiful Brecon Beacons in Mid Wales.

Topics:

  • Couples
  • Countryside
  • Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Trip
Mid Wales
A hand holding a foraged plant.

Food foraging adventures

Wales a great place for foraging. Immerse yourself in the Welsh countryside with an expert forager.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Travelogue
  • Trip
  • Food
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
A watercolour painting of foxgloves on a hillside overlooking a valley.

The undiscovered joys of the Ceiriog Valley

Find out why much-loved local artist Rosie Davies is inspired by this beautiful part of the world.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • My place
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Several small boats sailing off the coast.

Five stunning spots for sailing lessons

Follow in the wake of Olympic sailors and learn the ropes off our coast and on our inland lakes.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • List
  • Outdoor
Flashes of sunlight trying to break through the clouds at Llyn y Fan Fach lake and mountains.

Bear in the Beacons

It’s the ultimate family bonding experience: 24 hours in the Beacons with Bear Grylls’ team.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Countryside
  • Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
dwy fenyw’n cerdded ar fryn gyda golygfeydd gwledig.

Exploring the Brecon Beacons

From the deep caves to high peaks, there’s plenty to explore in this gem of a national park.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Brecon Beacons National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
Brecon Beacons
lone tree at lake, Llyn Padarn, near Llanberis, Snowdonia.

Welsh writing spots

Writers Alys Conran, Jonathan Edwards and Ifor ap Glyn on the places in Wales that inspire their work.

Topics:

  • Personalities
  • Countryside
  • City / Town
  • Arts
Landscape view with Castell Coch in the woods on the hill.

A five day trip along The Cambrian Way

A five day trip along The Cambrian Way from Cardiff to Llandudno discovering the heart of Wales.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • Snowdonia National Park
  • Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Trip
External shot of Tredegar House

The best South Wales gardens

The gardens of South Wales offer a wealth of unforgettable sights and historic experiences.

Topics:

  • Countryside
  • List
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
South Wales
An aerial view of a car driving through Nant Gwynant, Eryri

Zig-zagging on The North Wales Way

Create your own road-trip off the beaten track in the mountains, coastal villages and local loops.

Topics:

  • Annual holidays
  • AONB
  • Countryside
  • Snowdonia National Park
North Wales
Cyclists on Coast Path at Blackpill at sunrise with Mumbles Head in background

10 long distance bike rides you have to try

Out of 1,200 miles of National Cycle Trails, we've whittled it down to ten for you to try.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Countryside
  • Trip
  • Outdoor

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