From breathtaking mountain scenery to glistening lakes and craggy coastlines – Wales has so many incredible views. Here we’ve brought together some of the most beautiful vistas that the wonderful country of Wales has to offer.
1. Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons
A visit to the Brecon Beacons is not complete until you’ve explored Pen y Fan. Pen y Fan is the highest British peak south of Snowdonia and the views it brings are incredible. The most popular walk is a four mile circular journey beginning at Storey Arms Outdoor Centre. Starting at a height of 440 metres, the climb to Pen y Fan’s 886 metre peak is very manageable. The views are so breathtaking you’ll be sure to return again and again.
Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons.
2. Llyn Idwal, Snowdonia
The mountains define the Welsh landscape. And there is no finer view than from Llyn Idwal. Llyn Idwal is a small lake (800 metres long) that lies within Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia. It is the unmistakeable shape of Tryfan which forms a striking backdrop to this incredible vista.
Snowdonia National Park covers more than 800 square miles of Wales, and the region is home to many world-class views. Picture sweeping 360-degree panoramas of snow-capped mountains, rolling fields of green, and glistening lakes await you.
Snowdonia National Park, Wales.
3. Southerndown
Southerndown in the Vale of Glamorgan provides another wondrous Welsh view. Formerly known as Seamouth, Southerndown is one of the best beaches along the Glamorgan Coast and is part of the Southerndown Coast SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). Southerndown may be recognised by fans of Doctor Who, since numerous scenes from the popular sci-fi series have been filmed on the beach. The official name of Southerndown’s beach is Dunraven Bay (or in Welsh Bae Dwnrhefn).
4. Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula
For those bewitched by coastal views, another great option is found on the Gower Peninsula. Part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rhossili Bay is home to an incredible shipwreck, which can be observed when the tide is low. Rhossili Bay boasts 3 miles of gorgeous sand and coastline, and is perfect walking country.
Sunset at Rhossili Bay, South Wales.
Gower Peninsula was made the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956, and thankfully not much has changed across this captivating Welsh landscape since then. Celebrated as a geological goldmine, the Gower boasts limestone cliffs, wild moors, and stunning beaches.
5. Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle (Welsh: Castell Penfro) is a medieval castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales, that is known as the birthplace in 1457 of Henry Tudor. But the castle is also a stunning monument and one of the country’s most beautiful and arresting historical sites. A vast medieval fortress, the castle stands in an enviable position on a rocky outcrop. Its walls are 5 metres thick. The castle can be observed from the ground, or if you’re willing to climb to the top, the best view in Pembroke will be afforded to you.