Walkers enjoying the views from the top of Dinas Emrys, Snowdonia, Wales | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Walking in Wales

Enjoy some of the best coastal, countryside and mountain views on a walk in Wales.

Two walkers and two dogs walking through a woodland at Chirk Castle, Wrexham

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Chirk Castle woodland walk

An easy circular walk among the woodlands and open fields surrounding Chirk Castle. Enjoy great views of the 480-acre parkland, marvel at the grand Davies Gates and meet a 500-year-old sweet chestnut tree.

An otter swimming in the lake at Bosherton Lily Ponds, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire

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Bosherston Lily Ponds trail at Stackpole

For a walk that's rich in wildlife even in the depths of winter, discover the Bosherston Lily Ponds trail at Stackpole. You can also explore the dunes and pools of the Mere Pool Valley behind Broadhaven South beach.

People walking in parkland at Tredegar with trees in the foreground

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Tredegar's lakeside walk

Discover nature and wildlife on a lakeside walk at Tredegar, suitable for all the family to enjoy. Look out for the resident swans on the lake and low rolling mists along the Oak Avenue during winter mornings.

A person standing on the coast at Porth Meudwy, Gwynedd

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Porth Meudwy coastal walk

Blow away the cobwebs on a circular, 3-mile, coastal walk from Aberdaron to Porth Meudwy, a small fishing cove at the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula. Keep a look out for red-legged choughs, the emblem of Llŷn, and masters of flight as they swoop and dive over the coastal cliffs.

Walker on a footbridge overlooking Llyn Idwal in Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, North Wales

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Top 10 walks in Snowdonia

Get outdoors and closer to nature with one of our downloadable walks, put together by National Trust rangers.

A hiker sitting looking at the view from the Brecon Beacons

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Mountains in Wales

Explore the spectacular mountain peaks of Wales, from the challenging climb up Tryfan in North Snowdonia, to the iconic mountains of Pen y Fan and the Sugar Loaf in South Wales.

A walker standing on the Pembrokeshire coast looking out at the sea.

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Coastal walks in Wales

Discover the best walks along the Welsh coast, taking in picturesque peninsulas, rugged headlands, quaint hamlets, prehistoric monuments and outstanding wildlife.

Children and dog at Bosherston Lake, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire

Dog-friendly places in Wales

From mountains and beaches, to gardens and parklands, find a dog walk in Wales that both you and your four-legged friend will love. Here’s your guide to some of the best dog-friendly places to visit in Wales.

Visitors walking through woodland in winter at Llanerchaeron estate in Ceredigion, Wales

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Wheelchair and pram-friendly walks in Wales

Find out about our multi-use trails at the places we care for across Wales that are pushchair-friendly and perfect for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids.