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

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Featured Story

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 men canoeing down a river

A week from the mouth to the eye of the River Wye

Here are some of the many things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Wye.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Accommodation
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Beautiful lake lined with trees reflecting in the water

The smallest town in Wales

Its population is 850, but Llanwrtyd Wells has one of the most active communities in Wales.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Rural
Powys
Three red kites flying in the air

Up close with the red kites in Wales

Jude Rogers takes her family to Gigrin Farm in Rhayader to view their incredible red kites up close.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • National symbols
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Powys
Machynlleth from above.

Spotlight on Machynlleth

Things to do in and around the quirky Mid Wales market town of Machynlleth.

Topics:

  • Eco-friendly
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Rural
  • List
Powys
An estuary meeting the sea overlooking a small town.

A Cilgerran to Cardigan walk through history

Follow the River Teifi from Cilgerran Castle to the sea along this fascinating six-mile (10km) walk.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Rural
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
A woman mountain biker on a remote trail in the mountains.

Sarn Helen: get off the beaten track

Discover the Wales Coast2Coast trail on a six day epic guided adventure between Conwy and Gower.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • Groups
  • Rural
boats and jetty, with visitor centre in background.

Welsh lakes and reservoirs to explore

Go kayaking, cycling, walking or wildlife-watching in our beautiful Welsh lakeland landscapes.

Topics:

  • Rural
  • List
  • Outdoor
View from top of a mountain looking over houses and woodland.

Top mountain spots for an amazing view

Mountains define the Welsh landscape. Here are ten of the best places to stop and admire them.

Topics:

  • Mountains
  • Rural
  • List
  • Outdoor
River Teifi in low light with boats on the river near a harbour..

Teifi Valley adventures

Discover the best things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Teifi.

Topics:

  • Rural
  • List
  • Food
  • Outdoor
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
Image of a person wearing a snorkel and mask in a bog.

Can you beat the bog?

Fancy a 60 metre swim in a peat bog? Of course you do. There’s a World Title up for grabs.

Topics:

  • Rural
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
Powys
two women and dogs in beer garden.

Pubs for pups: Enjoy a round with your hound

Here are a selection of pubs that are cosy dog-friendly Welsh boozers.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Rural
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Outdoor
An evening photo of a lake and mountains with a starry sky in the background.

Stargaze in Brecon

Manager for Dark Sky Wales, Allan Trow, shows us the best spots for some Brecon stargazing.

Topics:

  • Dark Skies
  • Rural
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
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