Discover Wales – from rugged mountains to quiet valleys, discover a country made for walking.
Wales offers some of the most varied walking and hiking in Britain. From quiet moorland to rugged mountain ridges, stunning coastline and deep green valleys. Wales boasts three National Parks, with a fourth now on the table in the North East. Eryri is home to some of the UK’s biggest mountains, Bannau Brycheiniog is famed for it’s dramatic landscapes and Pembrokeshire Coast is Britain’s only coastal National Park. Wales is also packed full of history with more castles per square mile than any other country in the world.
Outstanding Walks Wales/Cymru brings together a handpicked selection of 60 walks,
Read our fascinating interview with the author of Outstanding Walks Wales
To celebrate the launch of our new guidebook, Outstanding Walks: Wales. Cymru, we have brought together our favourite Welsh walking articles, expert advice and OS guides. Whether you live locally or are planning your next trip, this guide is your starting point for discovering Wales on foot.
Discover more of the beautiful Welsh landscape…
Best Beginner Hikes in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Beginner hikes in Eryri! Hilary Pullen, North Walian and Editor of OS Maps Discover has picked some great beginner hikes to try in Snowdonia!
Best Hikes in Bannau Brycheiniog for Beginners
Perfect routes for beginners in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (The Brecon Beacons)
10 Stunning Beaches in Wales
Home to over 500 beaches, 21 of which have been awarded Blue Flag status, and 157 miles of coastline protected by the National Trust, Wales is an ideal location for a breath of fresh, sea air.
Top 5 Wild Camping Spots in Wales
Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide Wales, chooses his favourite wild camping spots in Wales. This blog includes directions on how to get to his top 5 wild camping locations plus recommended walks nearby.
Waterfalls in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Uncover the beauty of Eryri’s (Snowdonia) waterfalls, with locations for families, wild swimming, photography, and adventurous hikes.
Waterfalls in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Discover breath-taking waterfalls in Bannau Brycheiniog, featuring beautiful locations for families, wild swimming, hiking and photography.
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Welsh Coast Path Walks
Explore our growing collection of coast path walks in Wales. All of these walks are circular enabling you to explore the entire coast of Wales using these interesting routes which are full of historical interest and wildlife
Cardiff Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path
Enjoy circular walks from Cardiff that incorporate the Wales Coast Path – 3 walks including Penarth, Cardiff City and the barrage
Denbighshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path
Denbighshire Circular Routes from the Wales Coast Path. Denbighshire may be the shortest section of the path but these circulars are packed with interest
Gwynedd and Llyn Peninsula Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path
Pretty circular walks on the Llyn Peninsula – explore this breathtaking section of the North Wales Coast path
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