Adventure and activities

Break from your regular routine and come out to play. Wales comes well equipped for outdoor adventure. If you’re a couple looking for an activity break, a solo traveller wanting outdoor adventure activities or a adult seeking a multi activity holiday, Wales has plenty of activities on offer to suit everyone and provide you a real adventure holiday.

Walkers on Mynydd Mawr with the sea in the background.

Five ways to discover nature

Discover five ways to re-balance your physical well-being while enjoying Wales’ nature.

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Kirsty Jones with surfboard in the sea

Why Wales still rules the waves for Kirsty Jones

Kitesurfing champion Kirsty Jones shares her most epic waves of Wales.

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Great Walks to discover in Wales

Discover more great walks

Aerial view of Porthgain Harbour and some small boats.

Four walks in Pembrokeshire

Here are four fabulous strolls on the world-renowned Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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Taff Trail heritage and greenery

Explore this route, taking in industrial heritage, pretty, green open spaces, castles and canals.

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

Walk the Brecon Beacons

Pull on your boots and discover the wide open spaces of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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The Pyg track looking towards the summit of Wales tallest mountain.

Six paths to the top of Snowdon

Everything you need to know about climbing Snowdon before you get there!

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Image of Eve Myles looking away from the camera while running

Eve Myles: her best trails

Keeping Faith actress Eve Myles shares some of her favourite trail running routes in Wales.

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South Wales

Group of runners running alongside the Taff.

Stunning running: the best places to run in Wales

A run is more fun if you know the best places to go. A guided tour of the best Welsh running routes.

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Discover great fishing

Image of Julian Lewis Jones fishing from a kayak with a fishing rod

Five of the best sea fishing spots in Wales

Actor Julian Lewis Jones takes us through his favourite saltwater fishing spots in Wales.

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Two adults and a child on a boat hold up a 14lb starry smoothound fish.

Sea fishing with the family out of Cardiff Bay

Dave Lewis heads out to Cardiff Bay and the Bristol Channel for a family fishing trip.

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A man fishing by a lake.

Short breaks on the bank in Wales

Ceri Thomas, Marketing Manager of ‘Fishing In Wales’, shares his favourite places in Wales to camp and fish.

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Len Walters at sea fishing on his boat in Cardigan Bay

Fishing for novices - top places to try in Wales

A beginner's guide to how and where to fish in Wales - lake, sea and river fishing spots

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River Teifi in low light with boars on the river.

Freshwater fishing in Wales

Actor Julian Lewis Jones takes us through his favourite freshwater fishing spots in Wales.

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lone tree at lake, Llyn Padarn, near Llanberis, Snowdonia.

Find your inner yogi in these gorgeous outdoor spots

Discover eight inspirational Welsh beauty spots to practice yoga outdoors.

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A group of people participating in stand up paddleboarding on a river.

The standout places to stand up paddleboard

Stunning coastline and scenic waters make Wales standout for stand up paddleboarders.

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Mountain biking and cycling in Wales

Find more mountain biking and cycling

Cyclists on Coast Path at Blackpill at sunrise with Mumbles Head in background

10 long distance bike rides you have to try

Out of 1,200 miles of National Cycle Trails, we've whittled it down to ten for you to try.

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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.

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Family Cycling at Coed Y Brenin

Mountain biking for families and beginners

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

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male rider on a mountain bike, airbourne jumping from on a gravel trail, with a forest of trees

Mountain biking at BikePark Wales

BikePark Wales in South Wales has a trail to thrill, whether you're a first timer or a seasoned fan.

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Watersports

Gorge walking at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

A guide to gorge walking in Wales

Find your nearest Welsh gorge walking opportunity.

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Image of Mwnt beach on Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion

Wild at heart

Wild swimming expert and author Daniel Start tells us his favourite locations to go wild swimming.

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Family coasteering and jumping off cliff

All you need to know about coasteering

Adventure guide Jon Haylock explains why Wales remains the heartland for coasteering.

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A group of people whitewater rafting down a river.

Exhilarating whitewater rafting adventures

Expert paddler Ashley Charlwood describes his favourite Welsh whitewater experiences.

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Wave crashing onto a Pembrokeshire beach.

Favourite Welsh waves

Find the best breaks in Wales, chosen by champion pro-surfer and Swansea girl Gwen Spurlock.

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Brilliant Welsh beaches to discover

More fantastic Welsh beaches

Three people using beach wheelchairs at Whitmore Bay beach.

Great Welsh beaches with easy access

Hassle-free days out for wheelchair users and families with pushchairs.

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View towards Oxwich over clear expanse of water on bright clear day.

Sizzling spots for a beach barbecue

A selection of the amazing BBQ spots on Welsh beaches, enjoy a great mix of sand, sea and sausages.

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Aerial view of Llangrannog

Sand easy: 12 beaches for kids

Family-friendly beaches that are easy to reach and enjoy, with essential facilities close at hand.

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Children snorkelling off beach at Abersoch.

Brilliant beach ideas

We’ve got award-winning beaches all along our coastline and lots of ideas for larking about on them.

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Underwater shot of two swimmers.

A dip in the deep - in Snowdonia

Wild swimming in mountain lakes in Snowdonia National Park, with an expert guide.

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Snowdonia