Countryside

Topic page for content exploring Wales' beautiful countryside.

Llyn Tegid at sunset, Bala, North Wales.

Family breaks in Bala

A town by a lake surrounded by mountains, rich in culture, Bala is ‘real’ Wales at its very best.

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Two spaniels at the waterfalls.

Dog-friendly North Wales

Steph and the Spaniels share their favourite pet-friendly places to visit in North Wales.

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Sheep in a field with rolling hills behind.

Border Country – a literary itinerary

Jude Rogers discovers Raymond Williams’ Border Country with a Literary Atlas day out.

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Sgwd yr Eira waterfall with trees in the background.

A guide to visiting Waterfall country

Information for safely visiting the waterfall walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

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South Stack Lighthouse at sunset

Instagram-friendly Welsh landmarks

Take a look at these ten must-see Instagrammable coastal landmarks for you and your camera.

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Image of a mountain biker at Antur Stiniog, Gwynedd

Intermediate mountain bike trails

Hundreds of routes await the intermediate mountain biker in Wales, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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Promenade and Old College Yr Hen Goleg Aberystwyth Ceredigion Mid Wales Coast Towns and Villages

Hinterland locations

Location manager Paul Bach, gives an insider's guide to Hinterland’s most stunning scenery.

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Image of Velothon Wales competitors cycling passed Caerphilly Castle

Places to visit along The Celtic Trail

Sustrans have picked their favourite attractions to visit along the Celtic Trail cycle route in Wales.

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Group of people bouncing in a net in an underground cavern.

Zip-boing: brilliant activities for a holiday you'll never forget

Discover thrill-seeking activities and adventures in North Wales for all the family.

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A person fishing on the shores of a wide lake at low sun. There are tall sculptural rocks with holes in either side of the angler.

Five Welsh fishing lakes

Discover five great places to go coarse and wild game fishing in Wales.

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A woman using a wheelchair looking at an info board by a pond.

Explore accessible West Wales

You’ll find attractions that people of all abilities can enjoy all over West Wales.

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The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Sun-dappled trails

The Wye Valley enchanted Wordsworth and captured Turner - find out why for yourself…

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