Events

July, 2010

What do 600 Walkers, a fairytale and a pod of Dolphins all have in common……they were all part of this year's Conwy Walking Week!

The Conwy Walking Week started off in the blazing July sunshine, with walkers taking to the new access bridges that now allow walkers for the first time in many years, to take the journey from Penmaenmawr to Llanfairfechan without having to ascend almost 1000ft or cross a the busy A55!  Along the way walkers learned about the historical interests of the route and enjoyed the views across to Puffin Island which were made especially exciting by a pod of dolphins swimming by!

September, 2010

The sixth Wales Valleys Walking Festival - now a firmly established event in the walking calendar. This year there is even more on offer to tempt walkers of all abilities - from walks for the serious enthusiast looking to stretch themselves whilst basking in the breathtaking beauty of the Valleys scenery to shorter walks suitable for the less experienced and for all the family.

This is your opportunity to see just how spectacular the valleys of today are. These days you won't see a coal mine (unless it happens to be one of out tourism attractions!) but you will see a unique roller-coaster landscape of hills and vales dotted with friendly towns and villages.

September, 2010

Llandrindod Wells' annual Heart of Wales Walking festival takes place in September and includes walks to suit all
Each day there will be a choice of all day walks, some of which will incorporate a pub lunch; and of half day walks with a theme such as churches, natural history or geology..

The terrain varies from gently rolling countryside to moderately rugged hills, incorporating narrow valleys, ancient hill forts, some riverside walking, traces of Roman occupation, and many items of historical interest in this little known region of Wales.

September, 2010

Before you put on your boots and head out walking there are a few things to consider - but don't let any of this stop you. Not only is walking good for you and the environment, on Ll?n it allows you to explore far more than can be touched on the roads and indeed allows you to appreciate the true spirit of the area.

September, 2010

This year the Welsh International Walking Festival at Llanwrtyd Wells is twinned with English International Walking Festival at Langport Somerset. This twinned festival is the first of its kind. Over the coming years it is hoped to include festivals in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Eire, eventually creating a series of five truly international walking events.

18th-27th September, 2010

The 2009 festival was a huge success with almost 100 walkers taking place in over 300 walks over ten days.

The Festival of Walking is a well established event organised by Barmouth Publicity Association to take advantage of the fabulous walks and dramatic landscape accessible from Barmouth, on the west coast of Wales. Taking place in September every year, the festival gives walkers of all abilities the opportunity to enjoy eight days of guided walks around the beautiful Mawddach Estuary and Southern Snowdonia.

September, 2010

A whole week of fun and fascinating guided walks, including the popular Long Distance Challenge and the new Big Hillfort Challenge.

October, 2010

Cardigan and its surrounding countryside is an unspoilet and largely undiscovered area of outstanding natural beauty.
There are dramatic cliff-top paths with views of extraordinary rock formations and stunning wildlife, tranquil walks in deeply wooded valleys and challenging climbs in the Preseli hills.

13 – 17 October, 2010

Organised by Betws y Coed & District Tourism Association, every walk will be guided by a local expert with many years experience and knowledge of the forests, lakes and mountains that encircle the village.

Each level of fitness will be catered for - from three mile strolls for beginners through to all day treks for the more experienced mountain walker.