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Stories, guides, and insights from the heart of Welsh adventure

Horse Riding in Wales: 5 Epic Trail Rides You Need to Try
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Horse Riding in Wales: 5 Epic Trail Rides You Need to Try

Wales has some of the best horse riding terrain in Britain — from Brecon Beacons ridge lines to wild Cambrian mountain tracks that'll make you feel like you're in a film. Here are five trail rides actually worth booking.

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Wales' Best Wildlife Encounters: From Puffins to Red Kites
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Wales' Best Wildlife Encounters: From Puffins to Red Kites

Puffins on Skomer, red kites at Gigrin Farm, dolphins in Cardigan Bay — Wales packs more world-class wildlife encounters into a small country than anywhere else in Britain. Here's where to go and when.

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The Welsh 3000s in One Day — Our Attempt
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The Welsh 3000s in One Day — Our Attempt

Attempting the Welsh 3000s in a single day is a brutal challenge, a proper test of fitness and mental fortitude. Here's how we got on, what went wrong, and whether I'd recommend you even try it.

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Vanlife Week: Touring Wales' West Coast
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Vanlife Week: Touring Wales' West Coast

Wales' west coast, from the Llyn Peninsula down to Pembrokeshire, is a cracking road trip if you're in a van and chasing waves. This is how I spent a week exploring it, where I camped, and what I learned.

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Solo Female Traveler: 5 Days in North Wales
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Solo Female Traveler: 5 Days in North Wales

A solo hiking trip to Snowdonia in early autumn, with a few minor mishaps and plenty of proper Welsh weather thrown in for good measure.

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We Tried the Snowdonia Adventure Weekend — Here's What Happened
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We Tried the Snowdonia Adventure Weekend — Here's What Happened

This is a trip report on a weekend adventure in Snowdonia, including a Snowdon summit hike, gorge walking, and the Velocity 2 zip line. It covers costs, difficulties, and honest opinions to help you decide if it's for you.

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Rainy Week in Snowdonia — What We Actually Did
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Rainy Week in Snowdonia — What We Actually Did

A week in Snowdonia with rain every day? Sounds grim, but with the right attitude (and waterproofs) it can still be a proper adventure. Here's what we got up to, from underground bouncing to hurtling through the air.

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MTB Trail Centre Tour: Coed y Brenin to BikePark Wales
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MTB Trail Centre Tour: Coed y Brenin to BikePark Wales

This is a first-hand account of a mountain biking road trip, hitting the classic Coed y Brenin in Snowdonia before heading south for the gravity-fed trails of BikePark Wales. It's a warts-and-all look at what to expect, the costs, and whether these parks are right for you.

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A Family of Four Takes on Pembrokeshire
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A Family of Four Takes on Pembrokeshire

Spending a week in Pembrokeshire with the family doing coasteering and sea kayaking was brilliant, even if the weather tried its best to ruin it. Turns out, even teenagers can be dragged away from their screens for an adventure in the right place.

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Hiking Snowdonia With a Dog: Honest Report
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Hiking Snowdonia With a Dog: Honest Report

A dog-friendly ramble up Snowdonia? It’s doable, but you need to pick your route and be realistic about your dog's abilities. Here's what I learned taking my Border Collie up the Miners' Track.

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Couples Weekend in the Brecon Beacons
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Couples Weekend in the Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons offer stunning landscapes and thrilling activities, perfect for a couples' weekend getaway. We packed hiking, wild swimming, and caving into a few days, discovering both the beauty and the challenges of this Welsh national park.

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Coasteering in January: Are We Mad?
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Coasteering in January: Are We Mad?

Pembrokeshire coasteering in January? Aye, it's bonkers. Freezing water, gnarly wind, but a unique buzz for those brave enough to give it a go.

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