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Mountains of Wales

The Welsh mountains make our landscapes truly distinctive. They're also endlessly exciting to explore.

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Walkers sat down overlooking mountains.

Eight brilliant things to do in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Check out the culture, wildlife, outdoor and heritage attractions you can see in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

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

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  • Mountains
  • Rural
  • List
  • Outdoor
Two hikers walking on a snow-covered mountain summit with backpacks and poles, surrounded by rugged peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

Great activities to do in winter

Ideas to make the most of the great Welsh outdoors and enjoy some fun winter activities.

Topics:

  • Dark Skies
  • Mountains
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
Scenic woodland walk with two people in winter coats, passing a stone castle partially hidden by trees on a hillside.

Breathtaking Betws-y-Coed

It's time to get outdoors! How will you start your action-packed adventure?

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  • Groups
  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
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.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Trains and railways
  • Canals
  • Transport and travel
  • Mountains
North Wales
A train in a platform and a sign for Devil's Bridge railway station.

Mid Wales: discover the past

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

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  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Mountains
  • Rural
Mid 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.

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  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Rural
two smiling people wearing helmets climbing a cliff face and bumping fists.

Scale the heights with a climb in North Wales

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

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  • Groups
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • List
North Wales
Castle next to the sea.

Discover The Wales Way routes

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

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
A Man stood on top of a mountain overlooking a lake.

Adventurer Ash Dykes and his Welsh training ground

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

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Mountains
  • Rural
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.

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  • Guided tours
  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Mountains
  • List

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