Wales — Walking & Hiking Trails

Wales is built for walking. From high ridges in Eryri and the Bannau Brycheiniog to cliff paths in Pembrokeshire and quiet forests in Mid Wales, there’s a great day out for every pace and season.

How to use this map

Use the category chips to show or hide Mountains & Peaks, Coast & Headlands, Long-distance Trails, Waterfalls, Forests & Lakes, and Heritage Walks. Tick or untick “Show strenuous”, “Show family-friendly”, and “Show trail lines” to refine what you see. Click clusters to zoom, then select a pin for notes, photos and directions. The search box jumps straight to peaks, passes and places.

What you’ll find

• National Trail samples such as the Wales Coast Path, Offa’s Dyke Path, the Beacons Way and Glyndŵr’s Way.
• Classic mountain days including Yr Wyddfa routes, Cadair Idris, the Carneddau, the Rhinogydd and Black Mountain escarpments.
• Coastal highlights from St Davids Head and Marloes to Rhossili, Three Cliffs Bay and Llanddwyn.
• Waterfall walks like Aber Falls, Pistyll Rhaeadr and the Four Falls Trail.
• Forests and lakes in Elan, Hafren and around Llyn Padarn.
• Heritage circuits on Offa’s Dyke spurs and Clwydian hillforts.

Good places to start

North: Ogwen, Pen-y-Pass, Llanberis, the Carneddau and Llŷn headlands. Mid: Elan Valley, Hafren and Cambrian tops. West: St Davids, Marloes and Preseli ridge days. South: Pen y Fan area, Waterfall Country and Gower’s coastal classics.

Practical tips

• Check mountain weather, tides and daylight. Conditions change quickly.
• Carry a map or app, spare layers, food and a head torch for longer routes.
• Follow the Countryside Code. Keep dogs under control and respect local access signs.
• Trail lines are simplified. Use waymarking and recorded routes on the ground.

Enjoy it, leave no trace, and help keep these places special.