With its glacial lakes, silky beaches and verdant hills, it’s a wonder this brilliant county for walking is often overlookedThank God no boozy poet or philandering painter was born or buried in Llandeilo in the heart of Carmarthenshire. If there were, …
Go south of Snowdon to find peaceful walks away from the crowds
Magnificent valleys, lookouts and rivers to stroll alongside add to the tranquillity in a quieter part of Snowdonia national parkAs I come to the summit cairn, I am in for a shock. There is another human being. We chat for a minute and then he sets off…
Eccentric poets, exotic flora and wild seas: a car-free break on the Llŷn peninsula
There’s much to delight in this part of north-west Wales, including dazzling scenery you’ll see from the slow train on the wayLlywelyn the Great built the huge gatehouse of Criccieth Castle on the coast of north-west Wales in the 13th century. Owain Gl…
‘It makes you feel alive while half-killing you’: cycling in Carmarthenshire
Between the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian mountains is an area of big hills and big views, laced with quiet roads perfect for those on two wheels “So,” my hostess Tanya said as I arrived at Penstacan, an organic farmstay in the Welsh village of Cilyc…
‘The price was a shock’: Britons on holidaying in UK this summer
The Guardian speaks to four people braving eye-watering price hikes to holiday in Britain this yearCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWith more and more people staying in the UK for their holidays, prices for campsites and rent…
I could be by the Med: a car-free short break in Swansea
A vibrant waterfront sets the tone for a trip of cultural delights, Dylan Thomas sights, great food and the beauty of the Gower peninsula nearbyTall plane trees, hanging baskets and pavement cafes line pedestrianised Wind Street as it passes the ruined…
Slow down in Snowdonia: a laid-back way to see north Wales
We take the train and local buses on a break with a new low-carbon specialist that aims to ‘make slow travel mainstream’From the cliffs overlooking Aberdaron, the views of the Llŷn peninsula are dramatic. To the east, families are picnicking and buildi…
10 of Britain’s best off-grid cabins, lodges and cottages
Turn off, zone out and settle into the peace of natureA six-acre hideaway surrounded by the glorious expanse of the Cairngorms National Park, the Lazy Duck features three gorgeous wooden eco-cabins. Choose from the Duck’s Nest, a luxury lakeside hide t…
‘A wild pony stamped on my tent!’: seven readers on their first camping experiences
Many of us are holidaying close to home this year and opting for camping, having never tried it before. Readers recall the cold, wet, wild and wonderful experiences they have had under canvasAfter 18 months of lockdown and seeing nothing but buildings …