Walking

Take a walk in Wales and you’ll find superb scenery is the constant of our walking regions, whether coast, mountains, valleys or hills. In our great outdoors you’ll discover well-marked national trails for some of the most inspirational hiking in the UK, walking holidays and shorter routes perfect for an afternoon stroll.

Female walker on Glyndwr's Way

Walking our long distance trails

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

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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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Mid Wales

A woman and buggy walking by a dock.

Buggy routes around Cardiff and the Vale

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

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South Wales

Two people cycling alongside the river

Taff Trail heritage and greenery

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

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A woman giving a girl a piggy back on a coastal path near Llantwit Major.

Walking the scenic Glamorgan Coast

Starting from Llantwit Major, this circular nine mile walk takes in coastal heritage along the way.

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Couple walking on the beach at Porthdinllaen.

10 short coast path walks

A few hours on the Wales Coast Path is also enough for a voyage of discovery.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A large fluffy white dog on a sandy beach.

Walkies in Wales

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

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View from top of a mountain looking over houses and woodland.

Top mountain spots for an amazing view

Mountains define the Welsh landscape. Here are ten of the best places to stop and admire them.

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Young family walking on the beach.

Great walks for families

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

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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

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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!

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North 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.

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Mid Wales

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.

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Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

Bluebells in a wood with a bench nearby.

Best places to see beautiful bluebells in Wales

From formal gardens to wild woods, here's our recommended top places to see bluebells in spring.

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The stone ruins of Castell Dinas Bran.

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.

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A ruined castle overlooking an estuary.

Gower coastal walk: Llanrhidian to Cheriton

Enjoy a beautiful eight-mile Gower Coast trail, following a section of the Wales Coast Path.

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Couple walking above Porth Wen at sunset near Amlwch on the Wales Coast Path.

Walks in North Wales

Explore the soaring mountains and refreshing coastal walks of North Wales.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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