Welcome to the Year of Outdoors
2020 is the Year of Outdoors. Discover Wales through unique outdoor experiences.
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Eve Myles: the best trails in Wales
Keeping Faith actress Eve Myles shares some of her favourite trail running routes in Wales.
Matthew Bassett and The Good Life: my kind of festival
Matt Bassett shares what made his experience of The Good Life Experience in North Wales so unique.
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Five ways to discover nature
Outdoor activities can be beneficial to our health. Discover five ways to re-balance your physical well-being, immersing yourself in the beauty of Wales’ nature.
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Discovering the Welsh outdoors
Discovering the Welsh outdoors
Adventure activities around the Menai Strait
The area surrounding the Menai Strait is an adventure playground. Bring your friends and family for activities on and off the water, including the RibRide eFoil, a motor-powered surfboard that lets you fly above the surface of the water.
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Walking in Wales: region by region
You could walk the entire length/breadth/circumference of Wales on our national trails. But let’s break it down into easy steps: wherever you’re based in Wales, here are the regional walking essentials.
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Discover Wales' Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
What is it about Welsh AONB locations Anglesey, Gower, Llŷn, the Clwydian Range, Dee Valley and Wye Valley that makes them so special?
Top mountain spots for an amazing view
Mountains define the Welsh landscape. Here are ten of the best places to stop and admire them.
870 miles to enjoy along the Welsh coast
The Wales Coast Path is a unique long distance footpath. For the joy of hikers, it is the only one in the world that encompasses the entire Wales coastline.
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Wildlife and nature
Wildlife and nature
Autumn winter wildlife
Discover some of the best places for species-spotting across Wales
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 whales, dolphins, rare butterflies and nesting puffins.
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Iconic coastal birds
Here are ten iconic birds and advice on the best places to spot them along the Wales Coast Path.
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Spring and early summer wildlife spotting
A Welsh spring in Pembrokeshire is perfect for wildlife spotting - from native species including puffins, otters and butterflies to exotic water buffalo.
Adventures in the north
Adventures in the north
Active in Snowdonia
Inspirational ideas to get you active in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales.
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Family adventure in North Wales
Underground trampolines, 100mph zip wires … North Wales is our adventure centre for thrill-seekers.
The best of Bethesda, by 9Bach’s Lisa Jên Brown
Find out why the mountains of Bethesda in North Wales are such a draw for singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Jên Brown, of 9Bach.
West Wales outdoor adventures
West Wales outdoor adventures
Explore the national park
World famous for its beaches, cliffs, islands and wildlife, the crinkled coast around Pembrokeshire offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Cool Carmarthenshire
For the best family holiday experiences, go where the locals go, says writer Charles Williams. RSPB reserve, castles a plenty and a dry ski slope in Wales.
A family activity break in Pembrokeshire
There's a lot of family fun going on in Pembrokeshire coastal playground. Read some of the innovative ways we've found to get out and play.
Gower: 10 things not to miss
Ringed by sparkling beaches, this tongue of land is so adored by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers that it’s always scooping awards. Read on to discover more about Gower in West Wales.
Outdoor activities ideas in Mid Wales
Outdoor activities ideas in Mid Wales
Mid Wales coastal adventures
Find the perfect break or unique moment on the Wales Coast Path around Cardigan Bay, Mid Wales.
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Explore the Brecon Beacons
From the depths of its caves to the grandeur of Pen y Fan and Cribyn, its highest peaks, there’s plenty to explore in this gem of a national park.
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Five activity adventures in South Wales
Discover five activities you can do on an activity weekend in South Wales.