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Article · 14 Sept 2026

In conversation with Julia Goodfellow-Smith: Walking in Worcestershire

Julia Goodfellow-Smith spent twelve years living in Malvern, exploring Worcestershire's hills, waterways and villages at walking pace before putting pen to paper on the Cicerone...

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Article · 28 Jul 2026

Walking in Gower: a complete planning guide

This planning guide draws on Andy Davies' Cicerone guidebook to help you plan a walking trip to a peninsula that, as the author puts it, packs a glittering array of features into...

The summit slopes of Merbach Hill, Wye Valley

Article · 8 Jun 2026

In conversation with Mike Dunn: 15 Short Walks in the Wye Valley

The River Wye is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful river valleys in England and Wales, and Mike Dunn's guidebook brings together 15 of the best short walks along its...

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Article · 3 Jun 2026

Five best short walks on the Pembrokeshire coast: castles, lily ponds and island views

One of Britain's finest stretches of coastline, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park takes in 186 miles of sea cliffs, sheltered coves, Iron Age hillforts and medieval towns. The...

Canalside walking on the way to Welshpool, The Severn Way

Article · 5 May 2026

Walking the Severn Way: a complete planning guide

The River Severn pulls together threads of history, trade, commerce, civil war and the lives of ordinary folk to produce a tapestry that is finely woven and rich in colour...

Dragon’s breath at Symonds Yat, Wye Valley

Article · 29 Apr 2026

The Wye Valley Walk: a complete planning guide

The Wye Valley Walk follows the River Wye for 219km (136 miles) from its source high on the remote uplands of Plynlimon in Mid Wales, all the way to the tidal estuary below...

An aerial view from Bryn Teg of Cwm Cynwyn and Cefn Cyff, with the Black Mountains in the distance

Article · 15 Apr 2026

Walking in the Brecon Beacons: a complete planning guide

Situated in an unspoilt area of South Wales, just north of the former coal-mining valleys, the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog) is a place of beautiful and...

Malvern Hills

Article · 17 Mar 2026

Discover the Malvern Hills with five of the best short walks in the area

Explore the stunning Malvern Hills with these five of the best short walks, perfect for a quick escape into nature. From gentle trails through ancient woodlands to hilltop paths...

Ross on Wye

Article · 9 Mar 2026

Explore the Wye Valley with five of the best short walks

Discover the beauty of the Wye Valley, widely considered the most beautiful river valley in England and Wales, with five of the best short walks showcasing its riverside trails,...

Bluebells

Article · 10 Oct 2025

Experience the history and the bluebells of the Forest of Dean in five of the best short walks

According to the playwright Dennis Potter, who was born there, the Forest of Dean is as beautiful as any place on earth. An exaggeration, perhaps, but this idiosyncratic,...

Brecon Beacons

Article · 1 Apr 2025

Discover the best hikes and walks in Wales: from Snowdonia to the Brecon Beacons

Wales boasts over 1,200 miles of designated trails, from the peaks of Snowdonia or Pen Y Fan, to the coastal paths of Pembrokeshire. With landscapes ranging from rolling hills to...

Wales coast path

Article · 19 Feb 2025

An introduction to the Wales Coast Path

In May 2012, the Wales Coast Path (WCP) officially opened, and since then, outdoor enthusiasts have been running and walking the coastline. As the longest waymarked trail in Britain, the route certainly poses challenges, but it is also a journey of...

Sgwd y Bedol on the Nedd Fechan (Brecon Beacons)

Article · 13 Feb 2025

Explore Bannau Brycheiniog: top 5 short walks in the Brecon Beacons

The joys of walking in the Brecon Beacons are endless. Stand atop a windswept peak and take in the sweeping views, or follow a woodland trail where the sound of rushing water...

Stunning views on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Article · 6 Sept 2023

An introduction to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Officially opened in 1970, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path offers some of the finest walking in Britain; mile after mile of ever-changing natural beauty, where the juxtaposition of...

The entrance to Ogwen Valley is dominated by Gallt yr Ogof (Stage 5)

Article · 5 Sept 2023

The Snowdonia Way: everything you need to know

The Snowdonia Way is a fantastic long-distance walking trail that spans the full length of the National Park, offering a journey through diverse landscapes – mountains, valleys,...

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Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to The Shropshire Way

The county of Shropshire has been one of England’s best kept secrets for years. It is England’s most rural county with only two large towns –Telford and Shrewsbury, but it is blessed with some of the best hills and ridges outside the national...

Waun Fach and Pen y Gadair Fawr from Pen Allt-mawr summit (Stage 5)

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to The Cambrian Way

Are you an adventurous and experienced walker looking to discover Wales in a whole new way? Here's an introduction to the Cambrian Way – a challenging but rewarding long-distance route from Cardiff to Conwy, showcasing some of the best mountainous...

Glyndwrs Way Route

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to Glyndŵr's Way

Glyndŵr’s Way (Llwybr Glyndŵr) is named after the remarkable late-medieval Welsh leader Owain Glyndŵr, and is one of three National Trails in Wales. It links at either end – Knighton and Welshpool – with the Offa’s Dyke Path, and this...

Offas Dyke Path

Article · 25 Aug 2023

An Introduction to Offa's Dyke Path

The iconic earthwork of Offa’s Dyke, the longest linear earthwork in Britain, stands as a stunning testament to the determination and skill of its creators, being a defining landscape feature of the Welsh borders.

Blooming Heather In Moel Y Ci With The Glyderau Rising In The Distance

Feature · 3 Jul 2019

6 of the best valley walks to get to know Snowdonia

North Wales is a landscape that has been hundreds of millions of years in the making. Through volcanoes, moving continents, Ice Ages and the industrialisation and use of the...