South Wales

Coastlines, Mountains, Valleys, and Historic Routes

From the mountains of Bannau Brycheiniog to the coastline of Pembrokeshire and the Gower Peninsula, South Wales contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, industry, and centuries of history. Trails such as the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Wales Coast Path, Beacons Way, and Cambrian Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Gower National Landscape, and Wye Valley National Landscape showcase some of the region's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, coastal landscapes, river valleys, woodland, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of the region for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the diversity of South Wales while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.