View of a river running through a valley of mountains — View of Hafod y Llan, Snowdonia | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Countryside and woodland in Wales

The wild landscape of Wales offers every kind of adventure, from ancient woodland and riverside walks to spectacular mountain trails, and beautiful valleys brimming with Welsh tales and legends.

Explore the beautiful valley of Craflwyn and Beddgelert beneath the peaks of Snowdonia, or the rivers and open moorland of Ysybyty Ifan, with plenty of wildlife to see along the way.

Three visitors stood by a river in woodland at Craflwyn and Beddgelert, Wales

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Craflwyn and Beddgelert

Soak up the sites of myths and legends in the heart of Snowdonia, with tumbling waterfalls, lakes and woodland to explore at Craflwyn and Beddgelert.

A view of the village of Ysbyty Ifan, Gwynedd, on the River Conwy. There's a collection of Welsh-stone houses and an arched stone bridge over the river in the foreground.

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Ysbyty Ifan

Discover dramatic river valleys and wild open moorland with rare plants and bird life near the picturesque village of Ysbyty Ifan.

View from Centenary Viewpoint, Dinas Oleu, Wales

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Explore the remote rugged landscapes of South Snowdonia. Ancient oak woodland at Dolmelynllyn and the volcanic rocks at Cregennan provide natural habitats for a wide variety of wildlife. Look closely beneath your feet to seek glacial fossils and rare lichens across the heathland.

Walkers admire the view across Llyn Ogwen to the Cwm Idwal Valley on a sunny day, with a body of water visible in the valley and mountains in the distance

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Carneddau and Glyderau

Experience the wildest landscape of Eryri (Snowdonia).

Experience the vast wilderness and ancient landscape of Mid Wales, from mountain moorland and peat bog to dramatic valleys and waterfalls.

View of the bleak landscape of Abergwesyn Common, Powys in Wales

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The countryside at Abergwesyn Commons

Discover a place of unspoilt and dramatic landscapes, where steep-sided valleys give way to spectacular open commons with far-reaching views across to the Brecon Beacons.

Visit the highest waterfall in South Wales at Henrhyd Falls, follow meandering trails through the beautiful Usk Valley or discover Pembrokeshire's wooded valleys and tidal creeks.

Two women walking on a path through woodland on Southwood Estate, Pembrokeshire in Wales

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Southwood Estate

Explore Southwood’s timeless landscape of wooded valleys, floral fields and craggy clifftops. Stretching straight to the sea, this charming coastal spot is full of scenic surprises.

The water of Henrhyd Falls, Powys, cascading down the side of a rock face and into a pool below. There are large tree branches in the foreground.

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Brecon Beacons

Explore Upper Tarell Valley, a semi-ancient woodlands in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons or visit Graig Llech Woods with the famous Henrhyd Falls.

Meadow brown butterfly on a thistle at Parkhill Camp, Wiltshire

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Lanlay

Discover a tranquil retreat at Lanlay in the Vale of Glamorgan with community orchard, hay meadows and an abundance of wildflowers and veteran trees. Lanlay is the perfect escape.

A flock of geese are on a grassy bank next to a body of water at Little Milford Farmhouse holiday cottage, Wales.

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Cleddau Woodlands

Follow the Cleddau waterway through tranquil, ancient woodland, expansive salt marsh and heritage-rich tidal creeks.

A view across grassy parkland on the Clytha Park Estate, where several black sheep are grazing. The house can be seen in the background, partially hidden by a mature tree.

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Sugar Loaf and Usk Valley

Discover the ancient woodland of St Mary’s Vale, Clytha’s 18th-century estate, Coed y Bwnydd’s reserved Iron Age hillfort and Parc Lodge Farm’s woodland and rolling countryside.

A white house below autumn trees with autumn light shining on the scene and a view of hills beyond

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The Kymin

Discover a world of magnificent views and peaceful woodlands, combined with beautiful pleasure grounds just waiting to be enjoyed – with lots of picnics and gentle walks.

A hiker sitting looking at the view from the Brecon Beacons

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Mountains in Wales

Explore the spectacular mountain peaks of Wales, from the challenging climb up Tryfan in North Snowdonia, to the iconic mountains of Pen y Fan and the Sugar Loaf in South Wales.

Grey seal pup on a pebble beach at Treginnis, Pembrokeshire

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Nature and wildlife to spot in Wales

Have a nature adventure in Wales and discover all kinds of wildlife, from the famous otters of Bosherston Lakes in Pembrokeshire, to the red squirrels of Plas Newydd in North Wales.

A visitor with their dog leaving the Muddy Paws café at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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