Autumn walks in Wales

Enjoy a dazzling colour palette of breath-taking scenery along our Welsh coast and countryside this autumn. Pull on your boots to discover the changing colours and wildlife wows on our top walks and trails across Wales.

Fallow deer graze in the deer park as the sun shines through the overlooking trees
Walking trail

Capability Brown walk 

Discover ancient trees and wildlife on this walk designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown when he visited Dinefwr in 1775.

Discover some of Wales' oldest trees
Autumnal colour at Plas Newydd, Anglesey
Walking trail

Menai Strait wildlife and woodland walk 

Explore varied native woodland and ancient parkland on a short walk with views of the house and gardens at Plas Newydd and the hills of Snowdonia.

Join us for a woodland walk
The Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire
Walking trail

Sugar loaf circuit 

Wander through a deep wooded valley and out onto open moorland, climb the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain and take in wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, stretching across to the Severn Estuary and the Brecon Beacons.

Take in the iconic landscape
Visit the walled garden at Penrhyn Castle

Discover nature walk at Penrhyn Castle 

Explore the lesser-known parts of the castle grounds and excite at the wildlife you'll discover. If you'd rather follow a set route, this gentle walk will take you through gardens, woodland and parkland at Penrhyn.

Explore
View of Dinas Emrys in Snowdonia
Walking trail

The legendary trail of Dinas Emrys 

Walk in the footsteps of Welsh legends to the ancient site of Dinas Emrys, but tread carefully, a dragon sleeps beneath it.

Begin your quest
Dolmelynllyn estate walk, South Snowdonia
Walking trail

Dolmelynllyn Estate Walk 

See the spectacular Rhaeadr Ddu Falls and the fascinating remains of the Cefn Coch gold mine.

Fascinating remains
Man birdwatching at Marloes Mere
Walking trail

Marloes Peninsula coastal walk 

Explore this beautiful heathland peninsula, which has amazing views over the Pembrokeshire coast and is teeming with wildlife, such as seals, seabirds and porpoises.

Spot wildlife on our coastal trail
Nant Gwynat in early morning mist
Walking trail

Nant Gwynant autumn walk 

Explore the lower slopes of Snowdon and Nant Gwynant valley this autumn discovering a landscape steeped in history and rich colours.

Stroll under an orange oak canopy
River Gamlan in Ganllwyd near Dolgellau, Snowdonia
Walking trail

Rhaedr Ddu and Coed Ganllwyd walk 

A great waterside walk, taking you alongside the turbulent River Gamlan and past the magnificent Rhaeadr Ddu waterfalls.

Autumn waterfalls
View of Worms Head, Rhossili
Walking trail

Rhossili headland walk 

Ramble along our historic headland walk taking in the dramatic coastline formed by powerful tides. Discover tales of ship wrecks along the shifting sands, the remains of an Iron Age fort and evidence of medieval farming.

Spectacular views of Worms Head