5 Great Walking Holidays in Wales

Wales - the perfect backdrop for a good walk. Packed with interesting landmarks and areas of natural beauty, anyone planning to visit Wales for a walking holiday will be spoilt for choice.

With this in mind we have put together a list of some of the highlights, the not to be missed walking trails, and have come up with five fantastic locations for walking holidays in Wales:

1. Snowdonia: Mount Snowdon

For the adventurous, Mount Snowdon in Snowdonia is a fantastic challenge. Stand at the highest point in England and Wales and behold a view of beauty.

There are numerous routes to the summit of the mountain, some more challenging than others, from the Pyg Track to the more adventurous southern side of Crib Goch, the mountain offers a route for all levels of expertise.

2. Pembrokeshire

Walking the full 186 mile Pembrokeshire coastal path is a big ask, but it is easy to understand why you would want to give this walking trail your best shot. The coastal path takes you through rugged coastal cliffs and past tranquil sandy coves and through some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the UK.

3. Offa’s Dyke

One of 12 designated National Trails , Offa’s Dyke was built by Offa, King of Mercia from 757 to 796 AD and formed the boundary between England and Wales.

The path, opened in 1971, passes through eight different counties and through the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park - a truly spectacular walking location.

4. Brecon Beacons

Mid Wales is also blessed with some stunning walking country, no more so than in the Brecon Beacons National Park, a 519-square mile landscape of mountains, forests and gorges.

Pen y Fan is the park’s highest peak, at 886 metres, and links with Corn Du, Cribyn and Fan y Big to form the challenging Brecons Horseshoe walk.

There are also numerous less strenuous and well-marked trails for all abilities throughout the park, and the countryside boasts many castles, Roman remains and ancient earthworks, plus truly beautiful waterfalls.

5. Swansea Bay

Boasting beautiful scenery, fresh sea breezes, sedate sandy bays and craggy cliff faces, Swansea Bay on Wales’ scenic south coast is a fantastic walking location.

Swansea Bay provides the perfect setting for a coastal walk, and visitors will love the Gower Peninsular, the first areas in the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

More information about the best walks in Wales

So much choice, it is hard to know where to go first! If you need some more help deciding, see our pages all about walking in Wales.

There is also the excellent Walking Brochure available free from the Visit Wales Web site - it has more details on some of the best walks in Wales including ‘The Ramblers Top Ten’ and walking trails broken down by region and difficulty.