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Topic page for content showing the best of Wales' fantastic mountains and mountain ranges. 

Wide view of mine buildings from south west Bryntail Lead Mine.

Welsh gold and precious metals

There’s still gold in those Welsh hills - discover the precious metal mines in Wales you can visit.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Mountains
  • List
  • Trip
Ash Dykes in Snowdonia

Adventurer Ash Dykes and his Welsh training ground

Find out where in Wales adventurer Ash Dykes trains for his epic expeditions.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Personalities
  • Mountains
  • Countryside
View of Aberdare Library Square towards Cannon Street

Explore the royal bounty of the 'Queen of the Hills'

Come bask in the presence of royalty as you enjoy the hidden beauty of Aberdare, the 'Queen of the Hills.'

Topics:

  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • City / Town
South Wales Valleys
A road bridge and a railway bridge through castle towers.

Discover The Wales Way routes

Explore a family of routes around Wales and get to know our heartlands, mountains and coast.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Mountains
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
Couple walking towards mountain with ropes on their backs ready to embark on a climb.

Scale the heights with a climb in North Wales

Find friendly climbing experts and enjoy a thrilling adventure climbing and abseiling in North Wales.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • List
North Wales
Young family walking on the beach.

Great walks for families

When the views are this epic, a stroll becomes a mini-adventure, even the most reluctant ramblers.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • Coastline
Young female walkers walking though a bluebell field.

Family-friendly activities in the valleys

The South Wales Valleys is one big adventure playground. Here's where you can have a great day out.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Mountains
  • List
  • Outdoor
South Wales
Image of fields, trees and hills at dawn

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
Lake and mountains

Will your next family adventure be in Eryri (Snowdonia)?

Towering mountains, fantastic beaches, lovely old towns - read on for our guide to Eryri (Snowdonia).

Topics:

  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Two cyclists watching yachts.

The North Wales Way: go your own way...

Take a train, cruise a canal, bike it or take a hike in Wales’ biggest mountain range.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Canals
  • Transport and travel
  • Mountains
North Wales
A car driving along a zig zag road on The Great Orme.

Explore and discover one of the Wales Way routes

Go over the top, take the back road, discover something rather special waiting on The Cambrian Way.

Topics:

  • Transport and travel
  • Mountains
  • Food
  • Outdoor
child and two adult walkers approaching summit of mountain.

The big three: mountains for children

Walking in the mountains can be great fun for children. Discover the some of the best to explore.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor

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