A lot of people travel to North Wales with the intention of conquering the highest peak in England and Wales – Mount Snowdon.

Wales is fortunate to still have rural railways such as the Cambrian Line and the Heart of Wales lines but there is still a great deal of interest in tracing the routes that closed in the 1960s.

Back in the 8th century, King Offa of Mercia built an impressive defence earthwork along the Anglo-Welsh border.

Wales Cottage Holidays visitors to Cardigan and the New Quay and Llangrannog areas can leave their cars behind – well, hopefully for some of their holiday at least!

What better way to enjoy Wales’s National Parks than by good old Shanks’ pony?

From 1 March to 9 March, the Crickhowell Walking Festival has no less than 80 guided walks led by local experienced guides.

Wales Holidays self-catering visitors will know that the coastline of Wales offers stunningly beautiful scenery, often dramatic, sometimes gentle and a delight to discover. We even have a Coast Path that goes all the way around!

The one year old Wales Coast Path has attracted over 3 million visitors in 12 months – and that includes a good many Wales Holidays cottage visitors!

Glyndwr’s Way is one of Wales’ great National Walking Trails and is 135 miles (217km) long. Running through Mid Wales, the trail passes through beautiful rolling scenery and over the sites of Owain Glyndwr’s battles.

Stay in Wales Holidays cottages around Dolgellau and the North Cambrian Coast and in North East Wales for superb walking, water sports and plenty of other outdoor activities.