Walking

Glorious autumnal walks

Ramblers Cymru share their favourite autumnal Welsh walks across Wales.

Topics:

Easy-access walks

Lady on a mobility scooter with male companion on a tarmac section of the wales coast path looking out to sea

Accessible adventures on the Wales Coast Path

Nine easy access sections of the path for wheelchairs, buggies and trikes.

Topics:

Woman on a recumbent trike on a seafront

Amanda's Coastal Challenge

Exploring the Wales Coast Path by wheelchair and trike.

Topics:

History, heritage and wildlife trails

Signpost on coastal path looking over water.

10 short Wales Coast Path walks through history

Ten walks along the Wales Coast Path taking in castles and places of Welsh history and heritage.

Topics:

History and heritage along the Welsh coast

Find out more about historic Wales - castles, historic homes, pirates and steam trains on our coast.

Topics:

Man walking with two dogs along the canal

Discovering history and wildlife along the Severn Way

Discover history and wildlife along the River Severn between Newtown and Welshpool.

Topics:

An ornate stone dam next to a footpath and narrow road.

Elan Valley walking trails

Admire the magnificent dams and stunning scenery on one of these walks around the Elan Valley.

Topics:

Walks around Llangollen and the Dee Valley

Explore the rich history of Llangollen, the picturesque Dee Valley and a bit of Offa’s Dyke Path.

Topics:

An estuary meeting the sea overlooking a small town.

A Cilgerran to Cardigan walk through history

Follow the River Teifi from Cilgerran Castle to the sea along this fascinating six-mile (10km) walk.

Topics:

Exploring the Branwen walk

Find out what to see on the two mile Branwen walk and explore Harlech in North Wales.

Topics:

View of Bishops Palace in St David's Pembrokeshire.

Historic monuments on the Pembrokeshire coast

A walk in the footsteps of saints, along the Welsh coastline between St Non's Chapel and St Davids.

Topics:

Dog-friendly walks

A person and a dog standing on rocks and looking out to sea.

Discover dog friendly days out on walkies in Wales

Lead the way and find the best dog-friendly walks and activities across Wales.

Topics:

small dog in coat with ball on sandy beach.

Beaches for your four-legged friends

You’d be barking mad to miss these dog-friendly beaches along the spectacular Wales Coast Path.

Topics:

A large fluffy white dog on a sandy beach.

Walkies in South Wales

Dog-friendly walks in the South Wales forests, mountains, beaches and hills.

Topics:

Pubs for pups: Enjoy a round with your hound

Here are a selection of pubs that are cosy dog-friendly Welsh boozers.

Topics:

Small dog stood on a wall with Tintern Abbey in the background.

Exploring Tintern with your four-legged friends

Discover Tintern: an ideal dog walking location with many well marked trails and things to do.

Topics:

Three female walkers resting on summit of Foel Fadian, looking north to Cader Idris.

Walking in Wales: region by region

Discover some of the best places to stretch your legs in Wales.

Topics:

Longer distance trails

Walking our long distance trails

Discover our waymarked long-distance routes that offer inspirational walking in Wales.

Topics:

Signpost of Glyndŵr's Way with Clywedog Reservoir and hills in the background

Pick your favourite walk on Glyndŵr's Way

It’s got history, heritage and scenery. Take in some of the most beautiful views in Wales on Glyndŵr's Way.

Topics:

Exploring Offa's Dyke Path

Discover our favourite sections of the beautiful 177-mile Offa's Dyke Path National Trail along the border country of Wales.

Topics:

Ruins of a Cistercian abbey in the sunlight

Ancient pilgrimage trails rediscovered

More than 1,553 miles of pilgrimage trails await visitors in Wales who enjoy walking. The routes – historic routes and rediscovered paths – range from easy one-day stages to tours lasting several days.

Topics:

Image of buildings on the beach, backing onto green hills.

Make a day of it with a pub walk in Wales

Pub walks across Wales where you can drink in the scenery and a pint of something cool and reviving.

Topics:

A person standing next to a stone wall and looking out over the mountains.

Mindful walks for mental health

A meditative hike in the Welsh countryside is the perfect antidote to modern stresses.

Topics:

Family-friendly walks

Great walks for families

When the views are this epic, a stroll becomes a mini-adventure, even the most reluctant ramblers.

Topics:

Buggy routes around Cardiff and the Vale

Cardiff based personal trainer Cadi Fôn shares her favourite places to walk with her baby daughter.

Topics:

child and two adult walkers approaching summit of mountain.

The big three: mountains for children

Walking in the mountains can be great fun for children. Discover the some of the best to explore.

Topics:

Family-friendly cafés and walks in North Wales

Gwen Saunders Collins shares her favourite family-friendly walks in North Wales.

Topics:

A man and a woman with a toddler on a beach.

Wild walks that are a stroll for toddlers

Take your kids into the wild, but not the mud. Discover plenty of pushchair friendly walks in Wales.

Topics:

Tide out at Three Cliffs Bay with rivulets of sea water left on the sandy beach.

870 miles to enjoy along the Welsh coast

The Wales Coast Path is a unique long distance footpath that encompasses the entire Wales coastline.

Topics:

Wales Coast Path inspiration

Aerial photo of rocks near Porthor Beach on the Lleyn Peninsula in Gwynedd

Planning a Wales Coast Path walk

Get top tips from guidebook author Paddy Dillon to help plan your walk along the Wales Coast Path.

Topics:

Walker on the Wales Coast Path celebrating with hands in the air

I walked it all, through all seasons of the year

Read Ursula Martin's epic tale of her walk along the Wales Coast Path.

Topics:

Bus and train adventures on the Wales Coast Path

Vivienne Crow explores stretches of the Wales Coast Path around Cardigan Bay on foot, bus and train.

Topics:

Golygfa yn edrych allan ar Gastell Cas-Gwent

Friendly towns on the Wales Coast Path

Tempting food, fascinating history, sea views, warm welcomes and fish’n’chips all included.

Topics:

A sunset image of Marloes Cliffs and sea.

Walking Pembrokeshire's 186-mile National Trail

Discover the spectacular coastal scenery, wildlife encounters, charming towns and villages, and a landscape rich in history and legend.

Topics:

View from a mountaintop including the summit and towards the coast.

Conquering Cader Idris

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

Topics:

Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

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!

Topics:

North Wales

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:

Mid Wales

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:

Chris Knight explores Wales

Aerial view of a limestone cliff edge over a pebbly beach.

The best walk on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast?

Outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight shares one of his favourite walks on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Topics:

South Wales

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:

Views from a mountain top looking over green moorland and lakes.

Hike the highest mountain in the Cambrian Mountains

Join outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight as he walks up Pumlumon Fawr in Mid Wales.