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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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Aerial view of the green plains below from the top of Pen y Fan with blue skies.

24 hours, three peaks and one foot in front of the other

Our guide to climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cader Idris and Pen y Fan within 24 hours

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Groups
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
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
A man fishing in a river.

An expert's guide to fishing in Wales

Ceri Thomas, Marketing Manager of ‘Fishing In Wales’, explains the types of fishing on offer in Wales.

Topics:

  • Mountains
  • List
  • 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?

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
View from a mountaintop including the summit and towards the coast.

Cader Idris walk 

Here’s our guide to walking up Cader Idris - how to get there, what to take and things to see and do.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
zip lines over the countryside.

Coasters and cascades in the South Wales Valleys

Chris Knight, of award-winning blogging site 'Oh What a Knight' explores the South Wales Valleys.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
South Wales Valleys
Two women with orange and blue helmets and backpacks on mountain bikes in the green countryside and with yellow flowers in the foreground

Crossing Wales east to west by mountain bike

Outdoor bloggers Andrea and Bernadette from Germany reveal their tips for the perfect mountain biking experience in Wales.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Groups
  • Mountains
  • Rural
Mid Wales
Walker on summit of Pen y Fan (886m).

Crowning glory: Walking Pen y Fan

Travel writer Emma Gregg suggests four of the best walking routes to the top of Pen y Fan.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Mountains
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
  • Outdoor
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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
Walkers sat down overlooking mountains.

Eight brilliant things to do in Bannau Brycheiniog

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

Topics:

  • Dark Skies
  • Mountains
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Teams traverse on of the underground bridges at Go Below Xtreme experience.

Explore the deepest underground slate mine in the world

Adventurer Chris Knight challenges himself to explore an abandoned slate mine with experts Go Below

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Three cyclists on a riverside pathway, with mountains in the background.

Fab family cycle trails in Wales

Enjoy safe, easy wheeling on these family cycle routes around Wales

Topics:

  • Family
  • Mountains
  • List
  • Outdoor

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