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Discover the best top things to do in Wales, United Kingdom including Pen-y-Fan, Snowdon, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Flatholm Nature Reserve, Bardsey Island, Snowdonia National Park, Gower Peninsula, Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve, Three Cliffs Bay, Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens.
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1. Pen-y-Fan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 921 reviews
At just under 3,000 feet, this is the highest mountain in South Wales and the jewel in the crown that is the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Reviewed By BackinBracknell - Bracknell, United Kingdom
The paths have been much improved since I last climbed Pen y Fan 25 years ago! If you're just looking for a straightforward there and back route the shortest option is from the Pont ar Daf car park on the A470 where there are toilets and refreshments. From here the path is now excellent all the way up to the top and you can take in the summit of Corn Du (873m) as well before reaching the highest point of Pen y Fan at 886m. It's a challenging climb but steady and not super strenuous. If you stick to the main path there are no narrow ledges and there's no scrambling involved. Also as the starting point is already at 430m the ascent is less than you might expect. This route is very popular though so it is likely to be busy and if you want to avoid the crowds choose a different option! Obviously try to go on a clear day, but even when it's not so good it's still a great walk and very exhilarating. It's a serious mountain though so be prepared. Check the forecast, wear walking boots and take waterproofs and an extra layer of clothing even if it's sunny and warm in the car park. It sounds overkill but the weather can change very quickly and catch you out. If the cloud comes down the visibility can drop to near zero and it's surprisingly easy to get disorientated.
2. Snowdon
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5.0 based on 2,629 reviews
The highest mountain in Wales (higher than any in England) at 3,560 feet.
Reviewed By PD280875 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Came here this year instead of the lakes for our annual walking holiday , an amazing area of outstanding beauty , we went up via Crib Goch which was an exhilarating experience (dont look down) , some fantastic views all the way up and some challenging areas to scramble over , plenty of different paths too the top and even a steam train ! would deffo like to do this again
3. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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5.0 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By DaveThomasLeicester
One of the most stunning parts of Wales with outstanding coastal walks - all well signed and marked.
4. Flatholm Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Small island and nature reserve off the coast of South Wales features gun emplacements from the Napoleonic Wars and relics from World War II.
5. Bardsey Island
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Bardsey Island lies about 2 miles (3 kilometers) across Bardsey Sound of the Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales. Visit for the day of for the week in our self catering accommodation. The island is 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) long and, at its widest point, it is just over half a mile (1 kilometer) across. The island mountain rises to a height of 167 meters and the whole island has a surface area of 180 hectares, most of which is farmland. The island was purchased by the Bardsey Island Trust in 1979 and is managed by the Trust with advice from Natural Resources Wales and CADW. The island is designated a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is in the Lleyn Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Saif Ynys Enlli tua 2 filltir (3 cilomedr) ar draws Swnt Enlli o Benrhyn Llŷn, Gogledd Cymru. Dewch am y dydd, neu aroswch am wythnos yn un o'n tai hunan ddarpar. Mae'r ynys yn 1.5 milltir (2.5 cilomedr) o hyd ac, ar ei man lletaf, mae'n chydig dros hanner milltir (1 cilomedr) ar draws. Mae Mynydd Enlli yn codi i uchder o 167 metr ac mae arwynebedd o 180 hectar i'r ynys i gyd, y rhan fwyaf ohono yn cael ei amaethu. Prynwyd yr ynys gan Ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli ym 1979 ac fe'i rheolir gan yr Ymddiriedolaethgyda chyngor Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a CADW. Dynodwyd yr ynys yn Warchodfa Natur Genedlaethol, yn Safle o Ddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig ac mae o fewn Ardal o Harddwch Naturiol Eithriadol Pen Llŷn. Byddem yn hoffi diolch i Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru am gyfrannu at y swydd cynorthwyydd haf ar yr ynys sy'n galluogi ni i ddarparu gwybodaeth i ymwelwyr ac i ddod â newyddion rheolaidd o'r ynys i chi drwy ein tudalennau gwe, Facebook a Twitter
Reviewed By Chilly47
For my wife's birthday surprise I took her on a trip to Bardsey Island. You have to ring Colin the evening before to check that the weather will be alright to make the crossing. Colin who runs the boat was born and bred on the island and he has family who farm there whilst he fishes from there. He is very knowledgeable about the island and its wildlife. He is bilingual and manages to continue conversations seamlessly in English and Welsh. The boat trip includes time to get up close to birds that nest on the steep cliff face. You can get a hot drink on the island up to about 2pm anything else you need to take with you. There is not a great deal of shelter but it is a lovely place to have a stroll around in peace and quiet, very restful. The National Trust car park 15 minutes stroll from the mainland landing site is free. Pick a sunny day and enjoy.
6. Snowdonia National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By captaingreggs - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Came on holiday to snowdonia this weekend and the first days it was a visit to Betsi Co Ed, spent the day walking around the town spreading corona virus and generally causing a nuisance with our North Face Jackets on. After the big Betsi day it was time to climb the biggest mountain in the Uk, actually I think Europe, maybe even the world. Snowdon Car park was full so we just double parked on the road, there were signs up saying no parking but they must have been for Somone else. I set off climbing in my best pair of Adidas sliders and now they are ruined due to the appalling state of the path, I really think this needs to be repaired before more people ruin their best flip flops. Great to get to the top although the que to touch the summit was about an hour. Decided we wanted to ‘wild camp’ as we had seen it on Instagram so we took our 15 person tent to Llyn Gayreoned where we pitched it up in the middle of the car park. It was a totally epic experience, we collected fire wood by breaking branches off all the near by trees and had a huge campfire on the nice bit of grass next to the lake. Sadly the bins were overflowing so we just had to leave our rubbish all over the grass and car park but it was ok as the wind got up and blew it all away in to the lake Does Bear Grills poo in the woods? Yes he does and so do we, what a Liberating experience pooping where ever we fancied, we also left little piles of toilet paper where ever we dropped one off, like a cute little calling card On our last day we decided to visit conwy, so many people, carnt believe how busy it was, no chance of social distancing, ah well. Ate chips on the quay, fed most of them to the cute seagulls. Had ice creams, got attacked by the seagulls, perhaps they aren’t that cute. All in all a good holiday but really hope we can go on our package holiday to Benidorm next year, it’s warmer, beer is cheaper and they speak English not that funny Welsh
7. Gower Peninsula
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5.0 based on 2,053 reviews
Reviewed By LucanScreed - Swansea, United Kingdom
It's the closest thing to Heaven most of us will ever get - spectacular beaches, two stunning ridge walks, along Rhossili Down, the other on Cefn Bryn, woodland, streams, 3 microbreweries, fantastic bars and restaurants, and did I mention the beaches - Three Cliffs is like nowhere else in the world. Everywhere there are views that will leave you speechless. I', a lucky bastard - I live here.
8. Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By LejasLou - San Francisco, United States
If you are visiting Snowdonia/Eryri: do not miss this hike! Parking in the summer can be challenging, so it’s best to get here before 11am (9:30am if you want a spot in the paid parking lot). Many cars end up parking on the side of the road, but even that space fills quickly and can be a bit dangerous with little kids/buggies/etc. There is a stand that sells coffee and ice cream just next to the paid parking lot but pretty much all seating is outside so if the weather isn’t great, you might want to keep that in mind. The hike to the lake is a mild/moderate incline but generally well-maintained path with stone steps - for those who don’t hike much it’s absolutely do-able and fun, just take your time. Once you reach the lake, it’s mostly flat with some gentle inclines/declines. It can take anywhere from 45-90 minutes to do the entire loop from the parking lot to around the lake - the time depends on how fast you want to go. For the more more advanced hikers, this is also a gateway to more challenging hikes into Devils Kitchen and then beyond access to a range of some of the Eryri’s 3000s mountains (ie the Glyderau range). If you want to do the range, definitely start early but can be done in a day.
9. Three Cliffs Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 671 reviews
Reviewed By DeejDeej - Istanbul, Turkey
If you park at the Gower heritage center ( a small parking fee) , they will give you a small map for a lovely walk to the beach. Passing through a woodlands, pass a castle ruins on the jills with beautiful veiws and do wn theough the sand dunes , through a small river or over stepping stones onto a beautiful beach with transparent water. In summer it feels like youre abroad.
10. Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Covid-19 Update ~ Plas Newydd Tearooms will be open 10AM - 4PM daily. The Gardens and Grounds are open daily and free to explore! Plas Newydd Historic House will unfortunately be closed until further notice. Home of the ‘Ladies of Llangollen’ Miss Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler captured the imagination of Regency society when they ran away and set up home together in Wales. Visit their extraordinary gothicised home and hear of the stream of famous visitors they received. Learn how they won the hearts of local people and turned a simple cottage into a fantasy of oak carvings and stained glass. Stroll through the gardens they developed and try homemade cakes in the tea rooms.
Reviewed By Goldbunny23 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
This house has an amazing history. There are excellent examples of wood carving and clear and concise explanation about the lives of its two famous occupants.The gardens are lovely to wak round and to top it all a really great tea shop.
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