Wales offers the perfect terrain for exploring on foot - high mountains, glacial lakes and dense forest; rolling hills heather-clad moors and limestone outcrops; and, of course, a beautiful and dramatic coastline. Explore the stunning scenery of the Snowdonia National Park on foot, and by journeying on sections of the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway or discover the numerous hill forts, castles, old quarries and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in the iconic Clwydian and Berwyn reanges of North East Wales.
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Walk the coastal paths of the Gower Peninsula on our twin centre holiday, discovering the rich and diverse scenery which ranges from dramatic limestone cliffs and sandy beaches along the south coast to fragile dune and salt marsh in the north. You'll walk in two nature reserves and Llanrhidian Marsh, a salt marsh which is home to Oystercatchers and Turnstone.
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This self-guided twin centre walking holiday takes you on a discovery of the dramatic yet untouched cliffs of the northern section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Trail. Stay in Newport while you explore roller coaster cliff top routes, dipping in and out of pretty coves. Then continue to charming St David’s and follow trails over undulating cliffs to sandy beaches and sleepy harbour villages.
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Discover the rugged remote headlands of the North Pembrokeshire Coast Trail as you follow cliff top paths, dipping in and out of unspolit coves, sandy beaches and traditional fishing villages, as you make your way to historic St David's.
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This linear walking holiday follows the southernmost section of the Pembrokeshire Coast path, starting in the historic town of Pembroke, with its magnificent Norman castle. From here follow undulating clifftop trails traversing some of Wales’ prettiest bays and sweeping sandy beaches as you make your way to Amroth.
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This self-guided walk through the Snowdonia National Park starts on the coast at Porthmadog and explores the rivers, peaks and ridges of Snowdonia, culminating in summiting Snowdon. The Welsh Highland Railway is used to cover more distance and to get you to the start or from the end of some walks.
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Discover rolling hills and heather clad moors in this region rich in history; hill forts, castles, old quarries and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal.
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This self-guided walking holiday takes in the southern section of the Offa's Dyke National Trail walking from Knighton to Sedbury Cliffs. Discover historic castles and abbeys and walk through parts of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Wye Valley AONB.
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Walk the northern half of this 8th Century ancient monument from Prestatyn to Knighton on a 9 night trip along the Welsh/English border. You'll walk in two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Clwydian Range and the Shropshire Hills, through a landscape of limestone quarries, heather-clad ridges and Iron Age hillforts.
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Walk the full length of the Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn to Chepstow on a 17 night trip following the Welsh/English border from North to South. Discover Norman castles, medieval abbeys and iron age hill forts whilst walking through three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Clwydian Range, the Shropshire Hills and the Wye Valley.
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Explore Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to discover beautiful beaches, heather-clad moors and limestone cliffs on the stunning Gower Peninsula.
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