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Discover top tips for visiting Welsh places from the people who know and love them best.

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A bearded man in running gear stood on a rock in front of a lake.

Running around North Wales with Harry Morgan

Find out where Harry Morgan of JOG ON enjoyed running and exploring in North Wales.

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View of a town surrounded by slate waste with mountains in the background.

A stroll through Stiniog

Discover the colour and the warmth beneath the blue-grey slate of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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A green moss covered lake in front of a colourful slate bed

The National Botanic Garden of Wales through the seasons

Discover the National Botanic Garden of Wales through the seasons. No matter what time of year you visit, there's plenty to see and do.

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A man in a yellow coat (Gareth Potter_ standing on a train platform. The red brick wall in the background has two white windows with Pontypridd written on them.

Pontypridd: home of bards, singers, industry, and icons

Discover Pontypridd - the gateway to South Wales’ iconic Rhondda Valleys.

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A train at the station in Barmouth

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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View of a town from a bridge, looking towards mountains.

Dolgellau: town of music and mountains

Home to the Sesiwn Fawr and steeped in history, the pretty town set beneath Cader Idris has plenty to see and do.

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Three children standing on a beach on a sunny day eating ice cream

Cool Cymru: Welsh ice cream and milkshakes

There’s nothing better than Welsh ice cream when the sun shines, or even when it doesn't.

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Two women wrapped up warm on a sandy beach.

Take an audible journey with the Pod of Wales

Join comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Esyllt Sears on a light-hearted tour of Wales.

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An aerial view of of three bridges over a river looking towards a town and hills.

Toad's top Welsh roads

The VisorDown.com team travel the North Wales Way on electric bikes and tour part of The Coastal Way.

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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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zip lines over the countryside.

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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A cyclist on a coastal cycle path as seen from a green park area.

Exploring Swansea Bay's coast and castles

Liz Johnson, Paralympic Gold medal winning swimmer, shares her favourite Swansea trails and places.

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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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