Picnics signal a return to a simpler life, when there was plenty of leisure time to spend lazing about in a bucolic, pastoral setting, stuffing yourself full of delightful food and drink in the sun-dappled company of family and friends.
Wales: a sustainable trip for every season
21.07.2023 - 07:44 / roughguides.com
Wales is truly a year-round destination. To put it simply, there’s no bad time to visit this beautiful country – a place where changing landscapes are unveiled with every season, and where there’s plenty of fun to be had, whatever the weather (and no shortage of cosy pubs, hotels and restaurants to retreat to should it take a turn for the worse).
And, while you wait until your next Welsh escape rolls around, we’ve got the perfect reading material — our fantastic free ebook, The Rough Guide to Responsible Wales. You might also want to consider these five eco-friendly holiday ideas in Wales, and discover 10 places to stay in Wales for a sustainable trip.
One thing's for sure, Wales has lots to offer all types of traveller in every season, with plenty of practical ways to travel better in Wales, not least if you opt to go green off-the-beaten-track.
Dare Valley Country Park, South Wales © Valleys Regional Park
Wales is the ideal destination for a springtime escape – the perfect antidote for anyone craving wide open spaces after a long dark winter cooped up at home.
Anyone who’s overindulged over the festive period should opt for some pedal power in the South Wales Valleys. BikePark Wales is one of the best locations for some two-wheeled fun – it’s got the UK’s largest selection of all-weather mountain biking trails, and there are plenty of options for those taking to the saddle for the first time.
These include the brilliant Ticket to Ride packages, designed specifically with beginners in mind. There are more adrenaline fixes on offer at Zip World, which is one of many attractions which reflect Wales’ passion for giving former industrial sites new leases of life.
Located at the former Tower Colliery coal mine, Zip World Tower comprises multiple ziplines in two totally separate zones. The standout attraction is Phoenix, on which you can race friends and family — there are four side-by-side lines and it’s the world’s fastest seated zipline.
We also love the appropriately-named Dare Valley Country Park in the beautiful Cynon Valley. There are some wonderful cycling trails here – including several hair-raising ones at Dare Valley Gravity Park for more experienced mountain bikers – and there are dedicated sessions for beginners, children and over 50s.
The park is a popular destination for hikers, too. In spring, wildflowers add welcome bursts of colour, and it’s a great time to explore the walking trails which encircle the lake and meander to the top of the valley – a great place for watching the local peregrines. The views over the Brecon Beacons are spectacular, too.
Energy levels still high? Parc Bryn Bach is another example of a former industrial landscape which has been repurposed – the land here was once
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