14 articles found
Article · 6 Sept 2023
Officially opened in 1970, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path offers some of the finest walking in Britain; mile after mile of ever-changing natural beauty, where the juxtaposition of...
Article · 5 Sept 2023
Gower, a peninsula in South Wales just 25km by 13km, is a superb walking destination offering great variety of routes with hills and ridges, fantastic views and stunning beaches.
Article · 5 Sept 2023
The Snowdonia Way is a fantastic long-distance walking trail that spans the full length of the National Park, offering a journey through diverse landscapes – mountains, valleys,...
Article · 25 Aug 2023
The county of Shropshire has been one of England’s best kept secrets for years. It is England’s most rural county with only two large towns –Telford and Shrewsbury, but it is blessed with some of the best hills and ridges outside the national...
Article · 25 Aug 2023
Are you an adventurous and experienced walker looking to discover Wales in a whole new way? Here's an introduction to the Cambrian Way – a challenging but rewarding long-distance route from Cardiff to Conwy, showcasing some of the best mountainous...
Article · 25 Aug 2023
Glyndŵr’s Way (Llwybr Glyndŵr) is named after the remarkable late-medieval Welsh leader Owain Glyndŵr, and is one of three National Trails in Wales. It links at either end – Knighton and Welshpool – with the Offa’s Dyke Path, and this...
Article · 25 Aug 2023
The iconic earthwork of Offa’s Dyke, the longest linear earthwork in Britain, stands as a stunning testament to the determination and skill of its creators, being a defining landscape feature of the Welsh borders.
Article · 1 Jan 2023
Bannau Brycheiniog (The Brecon Beacons National Park) is one of three national parks in Wales, more than half of its 519 square miles are over 1000ft above sea level and it boasts...
Article · 14 May 2022
You will be forgiven for assuming that The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the place to go for a summer beachside holiday, but it is also an excellent destination for...
Article · 2 Oct 2021
Richard Barrett, author of Cycle Touring in Wales and Cycling Lon Las Cymru, describes a short break riding along the Heads of the Valleys cycle route, a hidden gem, two-thirds of...
Article · 2 Sept 2017
Alex Kendall, creator and author of the Snowdonia Way, takes some time out to tackle the Snowdon Horseshoe.
Article · 21 Jul 2016
A few Welsh words for hillwalkers from author Terry Fletcher. It's always good manners to learn a few new words when you visit a different country and your reception is usually friendlier if you make the effort, even if you don't need to.
Article · 24 May 2016
Fancy a more interesting and more challenging alternative to the 3 peaks? Terry Fletcher, author of the Cicerone guidebook to mountain walking in Snowdonia, introduces the Welsh 3000s - a great challenge for a weekend in Wales.
Article · 8 Oct 2013
Too often, autumn means lengthy rain, gusting winds and overcast skies. But there are days - maybe not as frequent as we'd like - when the clouds clear and autumn becomes a...