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Walker looking towards snow covered summit of Snowdon Yr Wyddfa
Mountain skills in Eryri (Snowdonia)

Expert accredited guides can teach you how to use the right equipment so you can enjoy winter mountain walks safely. Epic scenery is guaranteed, whatever the weather. Search for climbing operators in Eryri (Snowdonia).

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) covered in snow, North Wales

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Rhossili beach from above.
Walking the Gower Peninsula

Gower is the perfect place to blow away the wintery cobwebs. Wrap up warm and watch big seas crashing against cliffs, or wander along the wide, sandy beaches. Find out more about walking on the Gower Peninsula.

Rhossili beach, Gower, West Wales

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White Water Rafting at Cardiff International White Water
Rafting in Cardiff Bay

Make for the water at Cardiff International White Water centre, where Grade 4 rapids, standing waves, a full rafting course and high ropes course will wake you up with a hit of adrenaline.

White water rafting at Cardiff International White Water, South Wales

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A wide path on top of a snow covered hillside.
Hill walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

With clear blue sky and the crunch of snow underfoot, the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) hills come into their own in winter. With the first snow, walkers arrive to head up Pen y Fan (886m) or explore other fantastic walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog.

Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons, Mid Wales

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Five people stargazing just after sunset looking at the Milky Way and Jupiter.
Stargazing

Wrap up warm and head to one of the dozens of places across Wales where you can go stargazing. We have around 30 Dark Sky Discovery Sites spread across Wales, from our stunning coastlines to mountains deep inland.

Watching the Milky Way, Glaslyn Nature Reserve, Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales

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Two people on a wheeled dog sled, pulled by six husky-type hounds.
Husky rides and sleddog experiences

Take the leads of a team of huskies and race through forest trails on a wheeled race rig! Mynydd Sleddog Adventures only do dog sledding during the winter.

Dog sledding at Mynydd Sleddog Adventures Ltd, Bwlch Hafod Einion Forest, Conwy, North Wales

Be safe!

Exploring the outdoors is fantastic fun, but please read up on the risks and make sure you are prepared.

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