Wales awaits you this National Walking Month
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Wales is waking up out of its winter slumber and is springing into life, just in time to celebrate National Walking Month this May.
It’s no secret that walking has many physical and mental health benefits, but it also helps us stay connected to our community and tackle feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Wales and walking go hand-in-hand and our TrawsCymru network is your gateway to exploring some of the very best walking destinations this May.
Here’s some of our favourite spots to help get your month of walking underway!
Pen-y-Fan & Brecon –T4 & T6 services
Our T4 service takes you straight to the base of one of Wales’s most iconic mountains – Pen-y-Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog.
This hike is sure to blow the cobwebs away and the changeable weather conditions can make the ascent to the summit a real challenge – so make sure you’re prepared for this one!
The town of Brecon is also a great base to explore the many beautiful beacons that dominate the landscape around it. Or if you’re fancying something a little gentler, take a stroll along the tranquil Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal which runs through the town.
More information on local walks and routes around Brecon can be found here.
Betws-y-Coed – T10 service
Betws-y-Coed is nothing short of a walkers’ paradise.
This wonderful mountain resort, nestled in the Conwy valley boasts plenty of walks for all ages and abilities.
If you’re looking to stay near to the town then a walk alongside the lovely River Llugwy is perfect for families with pushchairs, wheelchairs and those unable to walk far. If you fancy going further, there’s plenty of hidden gems – including the romantic Swallow Falls and the iconic Tŷ Hyll.
The wildness of the Gwydyr Forest is an inviting prospect if you’re looking to explore a little further. Navigate your way through its many trails, old miner’s paths and cycle tracks which will lead to you to the enchanting lakes of Llyn Elsi, Llyn Parc, Llyn Geirionydd and Llyn Crafnant.
More information on local walks and routes around Betws-y-Coed can be found here.
Pembrokeshire coast – T11 & T5 services
If you’re fancying something that’s a little less uphill, then a coastal walk sounds like the perfect fit.
Venture down west to Pembrokeshire and marvel in the beauty that the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has to offer. There’s plenty of walking options down this way, too – including Wales’s iconic coastal path.
More information on local walks and routes around Pembrokeshire can be found here.
Llangollen – T3 service
With it wild and rugged beauty, Llangollen is a bustling walkers destination that’s well worth a visit this year.
If it’s a gentle stroll you’re after, Llangollen is blessed with two picturesque waterways – the Llangollen Canal and the River Dee. Both link up with one another a few miles outside the town, in Dinbren – providing a lovely circular walk.
Or why not take on the might of Dinas Bran – the ruined castle which stands guard over Llangollen.
More information on local walks and routes around Llangollen can be found here.
Eagle’s Nest, Chepstow – T7
Photo credit: Visit Monmouthshire
The Wye Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Eagle’s Nest provides the perfect vantage point to gaze down across the incredible scenery below.
Catch the T7 bus to Chepstow and hop on the local 69 bus heading towards Monmouth. Hop off the bus at the stop which appears shortly after you pass the Lower Wyndcliff car park.
Head back to the Lower Wyndcliff car park and you’ll see signs pointing the way towards Eagle’s Nest.
It’s a bit of a strenuous walk but we promise the reward is very much worth it!
The T7 timetable can be found here and the 69 bus timetable can be found here.
Booking your journey
Travelling with us is easy – simply plan your journey and purchase tickets using our TrawsCymru app.
Our new app lets you view bus timetables, view live vehicle tracking updates and informs you of how much carbon emissions you’re saving by travelling with us – comparative to if you were driving.