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A man on a mountain bike riding through lush green woodlands
Mountain biking through the woodlands at Stackpole | © National Trust Images / Chris Price

Outdoor activities in Wales

Get active with outdoor activities in Wales, from mountain bike trails to kayaking and coasteering.

Outdoor activities in North Wales

View from Mynydd Sygun, Snowdonia
Trail
Trail

Craflwyn Ranger Run 

Discover a landscape steeped in legend and rich in history as you run the ranger's route and learn about some of the work carried out in the area, to help keep it special and rich in wildlife.

Activities
Running
DistanceMiles: 10.5 (km: 16.8)
A group of runners running through the long grass in a wooded area
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Activity

Parkrun at Penrhyn Castle 

Whether you’re getting back into fitness after a break, or want to try something new, discover more about Parkrun’s 5K hosted at Penrhyn Castle.

Sunset view out over the beach at Whistling Sands, Porthor. The tide is out and there are large and small rocks scattered on the sand in the foreground.
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Activity

Outdoor activities at Porthor 

Our coastline isn’t just beautiful, it’s fun. Whether surfing, bodyboarding or kayaking, you’ll love getting active in the water at Porthor. Explore a great family beach and enjoy a great place to relax.

Three people running through parkland.
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Activity

Outdoor activities at Erddig 

Free outdoor activities to help you make the most of the garden and parkland, from Nordic walking to weekly parkruns.

Outdoor activities in South Wales

Five runners go up a walled coast path, with a sunny, sandy beach and bright blue sea behind them.
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Activity

Outdoor activities at the Stackpole Estate 

At the Stackpole Estate, it’s all about letting the outdoors move you. Everyone needs nature, and Stackpole has it in spades.

Enjoy this scenic running route around Rhosili beach, Wales
Trail
Trail

Rhosili Ranger Run 

Feel the wind in your hair and sand beneath your feet as you enjoy this scenic running route around Rhosili.

Activities
Running
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8) to miles: 0 (km: 0)
A man on a mountain bike riding through lush green woodlands
Trail
Trail

Stackpole Estate mountain bike trail 

Explore a 4-mile mountain bike trail through the Stackpole Estate in Pembrokeshire that takes in the epic woodland scenery via a series of climbs, jumps, twists and turns.

Activities
Cycling
DistanceMiles: 4.1 (km: 6.56)

All outdoor activities in Wales

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