Short Walks in South Wales

Our short walks in South Wales are only up to three miles long but are packed with things to see and do. You may see seals at Martin's Haven, wetland wildfowl at Marloes mere or ancient White Park cattle at Dinefwr. Be impressed by the geology of Garn Fawr and the rugged coastline of Pembrokeshire and take a few steps back in time at the gold mines at Dolaucothi.

The Begwns pond surrounded by open common — Discover the wide open spaces and far-reaching views of the Begwns

Brecon Beacons Powys

The Begwns walk: all the views, none of the climb

Enjoy (almost) all the views the Brecon Beacons National Park has to offer without any of the climb on this easy walk on the Begwns.

Take in the iconic landscape

Rhossili and South Gower Coast Swansea

Southgate to Three Cliffs Bay walk

Enjoy this pleasant walk along some of the finest limestone grassland in Wales.

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Surfers on the sand of Rhossili Bay, Gower, Swansea, Wales. — Surfers at Rhossili

Rhossili and South Gower Coast Swansea

Serpents, seascapes and shipwrecks walk

One of the best beaches in Wales, Rhossili is a haven for people who want to enjoy the coast - walking, surfing or just building sandcastles.

Explore a dramatic coastline

Deer Park at Marloes peninsula — A spectacular walk around the end of the Marloes peninsula

Marloes Sands and Mere Pembrokeshire

Martin’s Haven - the Deer Park walk

A short but spectacular walk around the end of the Marloes Peninsula with lots of seals (pups in autumn), heather and wildflowers, spectacular rocks and sea views.

Follow our coastal wildlife trail

A wooden bridge that taes you over the Cothi River — Walk over the Cothi river

Dolaucothi Gold Mines Carmarthenshire

Dolaucothi parkland walk

A gentle one-mile stroll around the grounds of the Dolaucothi mansion, taking in a riverside walk and the main approach.

Take a walk around the estate

Long view from the western edge of Dinas Island — View from the western edge of Dinas Island

Strumble Head to Cardigan Pembrokeshire

Dinas Island spectacular walk

Enjoy a refreshing ramble around Dinas Island for some of the best views in Pembrokeshire.

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Secluded beach on the Carmarthenshire coast used by allied forces to practice for the Nomandy landings

Colby Woodland Garden Pembrokeshire

Ragwen Point walk, Carmarthenshire

Enjoy stunning views across Carmarthen Bay, wildflowers and local history on this cliff-top walk to a secluded bay.

Stroll along the pebble beach

Children enjoying the view from Stackpole Courtsite — Enjoy the amazing scenery from Stackpole Court

Stackpole Pembrokeshire

Secrets of Stackpole Court walk

A chance to explore the amazing landscape and parkland designed by the Cawdor family.

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Garn Fawr's rocky coast — Garn Fawr is a rocky volcanic outcrop

Strumble Head to Cardigan Pembrokeshire

Garn Fawr viewpoint walk

A short but spectacular walk to the top of Garn Fawr for stunning seascapes and heaps of history, from an Iron Age fort to a World War lookout.

Step back to the Iron Age

Fallow deer graze in the deer park as the sun shines through the overlooking trees — A beautiful clear evening at the Dinefwr deer park

Dinefwr Carmarthenshire

‘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

Overlooking Bosherston Lakes in autumn — Bosherston Lakes are famous for waterlilies and otters

Stackpole Pembrokeshire

Bosherston Lily Ponds - Freshwater magic walk

Enjoy a scenic walk around the beautiful Bosherston Lakes; see the infamous waterlilies, otters and lakeside views.

Discover the magical lakes

Looking north over the shingle back at Abermawr — Explore Abermawr on foot

Abereiddi to Abermawr

Magical woods and beach of Abermawr walk

Walking boots and wellies at the ready, Abermawr’s charming woodlands, shingle beach, marsh and meadows were made for exploring.

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Lydstep Head from the air — Enjoy a cliff-top walk at Lydstep Head

Tudor Merchant's House Pembrokeshire

Lydstep cliffs and caverns walk

A great cliff-top walk for wildlife watching, plus marvellous views out to sea, and you may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins or porpoises offshore.

Will you spot a dolphin?

Walking boots on the coast path — Explore Pembrokeshire on foot

Marloes Sands and Mere Pembrokeshire

Marloes Sands and Mere walk

Put your walking boots on and enjoy a 30-minute circular route around the peninsula, taking in the best of the beach and birdwatching.

Enjoy seascapes and birdwatching

Two couples walking the coast path at Solva Harbour — Put your walking boots on to see the best of Solva

Solva Coast Pembrokeshire

Solva - The Gribin coastal walk

Start your seaside story in the harbour and embark on a circular walk from the village up to the impressive Gribin headland. Unspoilt coastal scenery awaits.

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Southwood Estate Pembrokeshire

Southwood Estate coast to coast walk

Make tracks through woodland and wildlife-rich farmland before setting foot on clifftop coast paths and beach-side banks.

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Family walk the woodland path at Dolaucothi — Family friendly walks on the Dolaucothi estate

Dolaucothi Gold Mines Carmarthenshire

Dolaucothi woodland trail

A wonderful trail for those looking for a moderately difficult walk in a beautiful woodland with opportunities to spot some elusive wildlife.

Catch a glimpse of hard-to-spot wildlife

Dinefwr Carmarthenshire

Cwmdu wildflower meadows walk

A glorious walk through flower rich meadows. In midsummer you'll see orchids, ox-eye daisies, bright-eyes and yellow rattle. The abundance of these flowers means the meadows are alive with insects too. Look out particularly for the pretty ringlet butterfly which flourishes here.

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The Kymin's round house, Monmouth — Admire the round house at the Kymin

The Kymin Monmouthshire

Discover the Kymin walk

Tread in the footsteps of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, who came here to see the fine views of Wales and England more than 200 years ago and visit two interesting Georgian buildings.

Enjoy the spectacular views

Dolaucothi mine yard through the trees — One of the views from the Miner's Way trail

Dolaucothi Gold Mines Carmarthenshire

Miner’s Way trail at Dolaucothi

Retrace the steps of gold miners through the ages, from the mine entrances used by the Romans to the remains of the crushing mill used in the 1930s at Dolaucothi Gold Mines.

Step back in time