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Tag Archives: Wales
True grit: gravel biking through Wales’ ancient Cambrian heart
A cycle route takes in misty lakes, forest tracks and quiet lanes amid a remote, magical part of Powys. The epic ride ends in a cosy pub just as rain sweeps in
Weekend warriors: adventure beckons in the Brecon Beacons
With abseiling, ziplining over a river, rafting and hikes, a two-night camping adventure in the south Wales national park proves energy-sapping – and boundless fun
Swimming in Snowdonia: a time to reflect
With outdoor swimmer and artist Vivienne Rickman-Poole as her guide, our writer dives into the crystal clear Llynnau Cwm Silyn lakes in Snowdonia
Build your own tiny house on a short break in Wales
Take one clueless writer keen to join the tiny house movement, add in an eco-friendly course at Machynlleth’s Centre for Alternative technology and the results are … something solid to build on
‘Pembrokeshire is magically out of sync with modern times’
Tim Rees, founder of the Unearthed Festival, on his otherworldly, free-spirited home county
Wild days out for Easter: UK walks, attractions and activities – without the crowds
Big-name attractions are heaving over the spring break but the UK has a wealth of spectacular, less-well-known days out.
EU departure but … UK sees record-breaking increase in visitors
Visit Britain is predicting a bumper year for overseas tourists with a weak pound making the UK a more attractive holiday destination
Hit and myth: a legendary tour of Pembrokeshire
Following two newly devised trails in north Pembrokeshire, Kevin Rushby finds an area thick with antiquity – from neolithic to Napoleonic eras – and more soul than Stonehenge can muster
Swansea Bay tidal lagoon backed by government review
Ex-energy minister Charles Hendry urges ministers to approve plans, which could provide UK with reliable and clean electricity