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Find out why Wales is renowned for its National Landscapes and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Immerse yourself in lush countryside, wonderful coastline and stunning wildlife.

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Wales’ top National Landscapes

Explore the beauty of Wales’ top National Landscapes and discover what makes these areas unique.

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Island dreams: ten of our Anglesey favourites

For a small island, Anglesey packs in a heck of a lot. Here are ten favourites to get you started.

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  • Cadw
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
The Isle of Anglesey
The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Sun-dappled trails

The Wye Valley enchanted Wordsworth and captured Turner - find out why for yourself…

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Der Mumbles Head Leuchtturm bei Sonnenaufgang von der Bracelet Bay aus.

An insider's guide to Swansea, Mumbles and Gower

TV presenter Andrew Thomas Price shares his favourite things see and do in Swansea, Mumbles and Gower.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • AONB
  • Urban
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
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:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
Family on beach at Beaumaris with pier in background.

Four days with the family in North Wales

This four day action-packed itinerary in North Wales is perfect for all the family.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Rolling green hills and mountains.

Get outdoors in North East Wales

The newest National Landscape (formerly AONB) in Wales is rich in history, with beautiful hillsides and forests to explore.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
A white lighthouse on a rock.

Bird watching on Anglesey

Wildlife and birding expert David Lindo explores bird watching on Anglesey.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
The Isle of Anglesey
Two puffins on grassy ground.

The magic of Skomer Island

Meet the puffins on this special land, Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire.

Topics:

  • AONB
  • Spring
  • Outdoor
Pembrokeshire
A wide almost deserted beach with grass in the foreground and views of a headland

A day for romance in Wales

Discover how to celebrate the most romantic date in the Welsh calendar, St Dwynwen's Day.

Topics:

  • St Dwynwen's Day
  • AONB
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • Winter
A stone waymarker by a river.

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:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
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.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Canals
  • AONB
North East Wales
Two walkers on Hay Bluff looking out over countryside.

Exploring the outdoors around Hay-on-Wye

Cathryn Summerhayes' insider guide to activities and adventures in Hay-on-Wye.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
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