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Inspirational ideas for exploring the best of Wales' fantastic mountains and mountain ranges.

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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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Blue lake among the green countryside and trees

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
Walker / hiker / mountaineer approaching Snowdon summit in winter with heavy snow on ground

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
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
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
Family walking through Abergavenny town centre with hills in the distance.

An insider guide to Abergavenny

Broadsheet journalist Jude Rogers on what to see, eat, drink and do in the market town Abergavenny.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
A group of mountain bikers on a downhill forest trail.

Real mountain biking for families and beginners

With many beginner graded trails, Wales is the perfect place for mountain bike rides.

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  • Groups
  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
The Pyg track looking towards the summit of Wales' tallest mountain.

Six paths to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Everything you need to know about climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) before you get there!

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
View of two people walking on the Pontcysyllte aqueduct in autumn.

Lakes and rivers of Wales

Welsh rivers and canals to picnic by and lakes with hidden depths and intriguing back-stories.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Canals
  • Mountains
  • List
  • Outdoor
2 people riding on a mountain bike trail at Penmachno

Mountain bike heaven in Wales

Exercise your adventurous side on the top mountain bike trails and tracks across Wales.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Mountains
  • Rural
  • List
  • Outdoor
Couple walking above Porth Wen at sunset near Amlwch on the Wales Coast Path.

Walks in North Wales

Explore the soaring mountains and refreshing coastal walks of North Wales.

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  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
North Wales
bustling town centre.

What to do in and around Abergavenny

Our guide to the things to do in Abergavenny, a Welsh market town surrounded by the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

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  • Mountains
  • Rural
  • Food
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Girl looking out to sea Near New Quay, Dolphin watching, Ceredigion Heritage Coast.

Get up close and personal with the best of Welsh wildlife

Go wild in Wales with an experienced guide who knows the very best places to see wildlife.

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  • Mountains
  • Rural
  • Outdoor

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