Lovely walks in Wales can be found on this page. All content is free to download including map, GPS route and statistics. Explore the rugged peaks of Snowdonia, the dramatic Pembrokeshire coastal path, the Brecon Beacons, and lush river valleys across Wales.
Wales Walking Routes Index
| Walk Route | Miles | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | A Pembrokeshire coastal walk overlooking Ramsey Sound. | |
| 2.2 | Prehistoric sites and the haunt of smugglers on the Ceredigion coast. | |
| 2.3 | A clifftop walk where the East Mouse islet wrecked a liner. | |
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Pistyll Rhaeadr
Easy
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2.7 | To the foot of the highest waterfall in Wales. |
| 2.7 | Overlooking the battle site of Camlann on the edge of Snowdonia. | |
| 2.9 | Explore a distinctive coastline from a castle near the sea. | |
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Llyn Idwal
Easy
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3.1 | A lakeside walk in the midst of mountains within the heart of craggy Snowdonia. |
| 3.2 | A woodland walk past lakes in a valley fed by a holy spring. | |
| 3.3 | A walk to a mysterious hillfort in the Clwydian Range. | |
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Margam Country Park
Easy
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3.3 | Explore a historic estate set in industrial South Wales. |
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Precipice Walk
Easy
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3.5 | Along a nature trail around Snowdonia's Foel Cynwch. |
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Erddig Country Park
Easy
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3.5 | Relics of the industrial and domestic past in a North Wales country park. |
| 3.6 | Through wooded groves to the historic hamlet of Llanddew. | |
| 3.6 | A monument, a hill fort, and a ruined castle at a Georgian border town. | |
| 3.6 | A challenging walk up steps to a stone parapet with breathtaking views. | |
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Tal-y-Llyn Lake
Easy
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3.8 | A walk above and around a lake at the foot of Cadair Idris. |
| 3.8 | A cross-border walk between Gwent and Gloucestershire. | |
| 3.8 | A walk through forest and sand dunes to a rocky isle. | |
| 3.8 | Across the Severn to a castle overlooking the Maid's Meadow. | |
| 3.8 | Exploring the upper reaches of the Conwy valley. | |
| 3.9 | A seaside walk around a beautiful bay on the Gower peninsula. | |
| 3.9 | A bracing coastal walk to visit a romantic cave. | |
| 4.0 | A seaside and hilltop walk where the River Dyfi meets Cardigan Bay. | |
| 4.0 | Across stepping stones and dunes to castles near the coast. | |
| 4.1 | Seeking a prince in the hills of mid Wales above the Wye Valley. | |
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Taff's Well and Garth Mountain
Moderate
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4.1 | From a thermal spring, an energetic walk up a hill overlooking the Taff Gorge. |
| 4.1 | A waterfall and hill top views on the flanks of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). | |
| 4.2 | A walk beside a mountain stream to a breathtaking view. | |
| 4.2 | Visit a ruined abbey and two lakes in tranquil pastureland. | |
| 4.4 | Through woods and along the Dee valley to an ancient hill site. | |
| 4.4 | A fascinating adventure to some of Wales most beautiful waterfalls. | |
| 4.4 | Through a regency town to clifftops overlooking Cardigan Bay. | |
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Aberdulais Falls
Easy
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4.5 | Spectacular waterfalls, a site of historic interest, woodland and hills. |
| 4.5 | Where an Eagle fell to earth on Moel y Gaer hillfort. | |
| 4.5 | Through a valley to two churches and a castle, returning along cliffs. | |
| 4.7 | A walk along the cliff tops then through woods above Aberystwyth. | |
| 4.7 | A quiet and ancient corner of the Pembrokeshire coast. | |
| 4.8 | From a waterfall with healing powers to Offa's Dyke Path. | |
| 4.8 | A rugged hill walk overlooking the Mawddach Estuary. | |
| 5.0 | Early Christian sites and the Black Mountains feature in this walk. | |
| 5.0 | A walk along a coast famed for its wildlife and adventures. | |
| 5.0 | A scattered village and old quarries above the lovely Wye valley. | |
| 5.1 | Prehistoric mines and nesting seabirds on a limestone headland. | |
| 5.3 | A gentle walk of farmland and sand dunes to a ruined castle. | |
| 5.3 | Explore the limestone landscape around a great natural fortress. | |
| 5.3 | A Victorian resort, and a country park with an unexpected attraction. | |
| 5.4 | Through woodland and meadow around a beautiful Welsh castle. | |
| 5.5 | Explore the countryside around the oldest university town in Wales. | |
| 5.6 | A varied walk across country to a folly and then along a canal. | |
| 5.6 | A ruined priory on the way to a headland above a holy island. | |
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Machynlleth and Glyndwr's Way
Moderate
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5.7 | A walk along the hills above an historic town. |
| 5.7 | A walk from historic castle sites overlooking a once-bustling river. | |
| 5.8 | Past old mines into the hills, along a river and famous pass. | |
| 5.8 | A walk through a National Nature Reserve, past a petrified forest and sunken kingdom. | |
| 5.8 | A walk around Dylan Thomas's home in a sleepy seaside town. | |
| 5.9 | A hilltop walk taking in the woods surrounding Castell Coch. | |
| 5.9 | Glorious untamed coastal scenery around Strumble Head. | |
| 5.9 | Tranquil countryside and the rocky coastline of the Llyn Peninsula. | |
| 5.9 | A smuggling village and ancient caves on the rocky Gower coast. | |
| 6.0 | Around an old drovers town and a peaty nature reserve. | |
| 6.2 | A visit to two ancient churches hidden in the shadow of the Black Mountains. | |
| 6.2 | A walk including a Gothic castle, an Iron Age hillfort and a beautiful river. | |
| 6.2 | To an ancient church high in the mountains above Conwy. | |
| 6.5 | Through a canal tunnel and over an aqueduct via Chirk Castle. | |
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Whitebrook, Trellech and Beacon Hill
Moderate
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6.6 | Through villages and wooded hills flanking the River Wye. |
| 6.8 | Through the wildlife corridor of a canal and castle parkland. | |
| 6.9 | Discover the architectural heritage of the Monnow valley. | |
| 6.9 | A walk through oak-clad slopes and over prehistoric moorland. | |
| 7.1 | A walk in the spectacular Black Mountains. | |
| 7.2 | A hidden village amid spectacular mountain and coastal scenery. | |
| 7.5 | Above Llangollen and past the ruins of a 13th century Cistercian abbey. | |
| 7.6 | Along cliffs to a nature reserve, to lighthouses, and a trek over a mountain. | |
| 7.6 | A walk through hills and valleys in a post-industrial landscape. | |
| 7.8 | From secluded lakes of lilies to the drama of Pembrokeshire's cliffs. | |
| 7.8 | A stiff climb in a rugged landscape to a mountain summit. | |
| 8.0 | Contrasting castles and an ancient church in a secluded valley. | |
| 8.1 | Country lanes and airy moorland tracks near a Norman castle. | |
| 8.2 | From a mountain, down to a canal towpath and then back up again. | |
| 8.6 | Through a nature reserve following rivers and visiting a gold mine. | |
| 8.7 | A prehistoric highway past huge, eerie rocks to a fateful, magical spot. | |
| 8.9 | Rare birds and spectacular scenery on The Black Mountain. | |
| 9.2 | A ramble through the heartland of the old county of Radnorshire. | |
| 9.4 | A drovers road through the bare and isolated hills of mid Wales. | |
| 10.5 | Through limestone country to a spectacular Clwydian Hills viewpoint. |
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(Note: Walking without proper preparation can be dangerous. Information and downloads on this website are provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check the material and use accordingly. Postscript: My walk reports are not route guides and should not be treated as such. They are written with personal reflections of my walks.)
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