Exploring Wales
Walk through the mountains, spend a few days exploring the countryside from a village inn, or follow a coastal path through some of Wales's most distinctive landscapes.
In the north, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park combines high mountains, glacial valleys, lakes and historic villages, with walking ranging from gentler valley paths to demanding mountain routes. Further south, the Cambrian Mountains offer quieter upland landscapes, while Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park is known for its open ridges, waterfalls, valleys and expansive views.
Along the coast, walking ranges from the sweeping beaches and headlands of Anglesey and the Llŷn Peninsula to the cliffs, sheltered coves and coastal villages of Pembrokeshire. The Wales Coast Path connects these contrasting landscapes, passing through seaside towns, estuaries, nature reserves and stretches of open countryside.
Inland, the Wye Valley and the borderlands offer woodland walks, river valleys and historic market towns. Long-distance paths including Offa's Dyke Path and Glyndŵr's Way cross rural landscapes, hills and villages, providing opportunities to explore quieter parts of Wales.
For a longer journey, the Wales Coast Path, Pembrokeshire Coast Path and Offa's Dyke Path can be followed over several days. For a shorter break, choose one place to stay and explore the surrounding mountains, countryside, coast and local paths on foot.