Walking routes and the best trails in Wales

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Wander Wales’ wonderful woodlands in every season

Discover places to enjoy woodland walks in Wales throughout the year.

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History, heritage and wildlife trails

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Discovering history and wildlife along the Severn Way

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

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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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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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History and heritage along the Welsh coast

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

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Elan Valley walking trails

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

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Exploring the Branwen walk

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

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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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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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Dog-friendly walks

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Discover dog friendly days out on walkies in Wales

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

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Exploring Tintern with your four-legged friends

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

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Ci ar lwybr tywodlyd yn anelu tuag at y traeth yn edrych yn ôl ar ei berchnogion.

Beaches for your four-legged friends

Discover dog-friendly beaches across Wales, whatever the season.

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Walkies in South Wales

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

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Pubs for pups: Enjoy a round with your hound

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

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Family-friendly walks

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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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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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Family-friendly cafés and walks in North Wales

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

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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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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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Sip and stroll

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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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Mindful walks for mental health

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

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Easy-access walks

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Explore easy-access walks in every part of Wales

A selection of great easy-access walking trails across Wales suitable for wheelchair and buggy users.

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Accessible adventures on the Wales Coast Path

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

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Amanda's Coastal Challenge

Exploring the Wales Coast Path by wheelchair and trike.

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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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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.

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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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Wales Coast Path inspiration

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Planning a Wales Coast Path walk

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

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I walked it all, through all seasons of the year

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Longer distance trails

Walking our long distance trails

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

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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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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.

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Ancient pilgrimage trails rediscovered

Discover some of the ancient historic and rediscovered pilgrimage routes.

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

Cader Idris walk

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

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

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

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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Glorious autumnal walks

Ramblers Cymru share their favourite autumnal Welsh walks across Wales.

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Chris Knight explores Wales

Tips for traversing Crib Nantlle

Join outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight as he explores Crib Nantlle (Nantlle Ridge) in the Eryri National Park.

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North Wales

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

Hike the highest peak in the Cambrian Mountains

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

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Coasters and cascades in the South Wales Valleys

Chris Knight, of award-winning blogging site 'Oh What a Knight' explores the South Wales Valleys.

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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.

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An aqueduct made of a metal trough and a narrow footpath.

Watersports and walking adventures in Llangollen

Outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight explores the area around Llangollen by canoe, raft and foot