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Wales

From its national parks to coastal trails, Wales is full of adventurous locations. Being a small country, you can also explore lots of these places in a short trip. Oh, and it also happens to be where I’m from.

The Sugar Loaf as seen form the Blorenge.

How to Hike the Sugar Loaf Hill in South Wales

Discover how to hike the Sugar Loaf in Monmouthshire, Wales — which, contrary to popular belief, is a large hill …
Henrhyd Falls in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Henrhyd Falls in the Brecon Beacons National Park: the Tallest Waterfall in South Wales

What is the highest waterfall in South Wales? It’s Henrhyd Falls in the Brecon Beacons National Park and it’s a …
The trig point at the top of the Skirrid Fawr. The Sugarloaf is in the background.

How to Do the Skirrid Fawr Walk, Wales

Find out how long it takes to climb the Skirrid and how hard it is in this guide to the …
Monknash Beach cliffs. There are rocks in the foreground.

The Best Beaches in South Wales

Wales isn’t known for its beaches, but the south has some gems that, on a sunny day, are well worth …
A view of the valley from the top of Darran Road on the Twmbarlwm walk.

How to Do the Twmbarlwm Walk, South Wales

Read on for a guide to the Twmbarlwm walk starting from the town of Risca. Find out how long it …
A view of Mynydd Maen.

The Best Walks in Torfaen, Wales

I’ve put together a list of the best walks in Torfaen, which also happens to be my backyard …
A silhouette of the author's friend, Matt with the blue sky behind him on Garth Hill.

How to Do the Garth Hill Walk, South Wales

The Garth Hill sits just a few kilometres outside of Cardiff and a stone’s throw from Taff’s Well. It’s a …