Wellbeing Outdoors

Walking, cycling and volunteering are great ways for your clients to get out and about to enjoy our beautiful landscapes and gardens. It’s an opportunity to meet the locals too. Here are some suggested activities to enjoy and enhance wellbeing.

Cycling and mountain biking

Four cyclists walking their bikes in a forest.

Why choose Wales as a cycling destination

With Tour de France 2027 coming to Wales, find out why it is the perfect destination for cycling tour operators.

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Cycling and mountain biking

Information about the varied cycling and mountain biking routes in Wales.

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Family of cyclists pedalling through a park filled with flowers.

Family friendly cycling routes

Discover traffic-free cycling routes for families and leisure travellers.

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Walking

Group of ladies walking near a field of bluebells with mountains beyond.

Explore Wales by foot

Find information on walking Wales’ coast, mountains, hills and valleys.

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The ruins of an abbey with a church in the background.

Rediscover ancient pilgrimage routes on foot

Pilgrimage routes around Wales to be discovered on foot, varying in length.

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Walkers on a hill overlooking a reservoir.

Walking routes in Mid Wales

A selection of easy, moderate and challenging walking routes in Mid Wales for the Travel Trade.

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Walkers on a coast path with views of an island in the sea.

Walking routes in North Wales

A selection of easy, moderate and challenging walking routes in North Wales for the Travel Trade.

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Group of ladies walking along sand dunes toward the beach.

Walking routes in South East Wales

A selection of easy, moderate and challenging walking routes in South East Wales for the Travel Trade.

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A walker on a coastal path leading to a white cottage.

Walking routes in South West Wales

A selection of easy, moderate and challenging walking routes in South West Wales for the Travel Trade.

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Landscape image of a reservoir, surrounded by a mountain and trees.

Walking in Wales toolkit for the Travel Trade

A toolkit is available for the Travel Trade to assist arranging walking holidays in Wales.

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A couple walking down the steps in a castle.

Out of season attractions and places to visit

Places to visit which are open during the quieter seasons in autumn (fall) and winter.

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Gardens and National Trust sites

A grand house with beautiful flowers and round shrubbery in the forecourt.

National Trust sites in Wales

National Trust places to visit including gardens, castles, historic houses, coast and countryside.

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An arched gateway in the stone wall with purple flowers in the foreground.

Discover great gardens in Wales

Garden attractions, private and specialist tours to include in your client's itineraries.

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Sustainability

See more sustainable inspiration

People looking at puffins on an island

Make a difference on a volunteering holiday

How to become a volunteer, learning new skills and meeting people whilst taking a working holiday.

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Eco friendly days out at CAT

Visit Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) for day experiences and group packages.

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A group of people participating in stand up paddleboarding on a river.

Low carbon UK adventure holidays

Environmentally friendly small group adventure holidays are provided by Adventure Tours UK.

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A water bottle being filled at a water station.

Find places to refill on the go with the Refill App

Help reduce single use plastic and find places to get free drinking water with the Refill App.

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Group of people heading toward a festival in a forest.

Festivals and events in Wales

A selection of key annual festivals and events happening in Wales to include in itineraries.

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Dark Skies holidays in Wales

Discover all you need to know about the Dark Skies in Wales for your clients

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