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Attractions - Things to do
1. Brecon Beacons
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What is it? The Brecon Beacons National Park is only half
an hours drive north from Cardiff and comprises four mountain
ranges and an interesting terrain of old mining valleys, bare
escarpments and sprawling sheep farms. Most visitors are walkers
heading for Offa's Dyke Path, which passes along the eastern
border, or the Taff Trail, heading south from Brecon. Offa's Path
runs through the Black Mountains, which boasts spectacular views
including sights such as the ruins of Llanthony Priory, the River
Honddu and the pretty church at Patrishow. The highest point in the
Black mountains is Waun Fach and the tallest peak in the Brecon
Beacons is Pen-y-Fan. Don't be surprised if you bump into groups of
soldiers in the park - this is a major army exercise area and a
main training ground for the SAS who you might see bounding up the
mountains, doing the Fan Dance. Around the park are the historic
market towns of Brecon Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye, a fascinating
little town with Norman and Jacobean ruins and the world's largest
selection of second-hand book shops - 30 of
them.
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2. Pembrokeshire
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What is it? Located in the southwest corner of Wales the
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park runs along a coastline riddled
with rugged cliffs, superb sandy beaches, rocky coves and tiny
fishing villages. There is some spectacular scenery and wonderful
coastal walks including the well-trodden 167-mile (269km) Coast
Path. Inland, the historic Preseli Hills conceal ancient trade
routes, hill forts, standing stones and burial chambers. The tiny
islands offshore are inhabited by colonies of puffins, guillemots,
razorbills, gannets and grey seals. The area is an activity-lover's
paradise, with a choice of hiking, pony trekking, surfing,
windsurfing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. The best time to
visit is in spring when wild flowers abound and most ramblers have
yet to arrive. The town of Pembroke is worth visiting only for its
fearsome castle, which, founded by the Normans, has an intriguing
history (open every day between 10am to 4pm). Just South of the
Park is the city St David's, which is actually little larger than
your average village. The cathedral is the resting place of St
David, the patron Saint of Wales, and during the Middle Ages was
one of the most holy places in Britain. Two pilgrimages here were
equivalent to one to Rome.
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3. Snowdonia
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What is it? Snowdonia is Britain's second-biggest
national park after the Lake District, boasting rugged mountain
trails through some of the tallest peaks south of the Scottish
Highlands. The tallest peak is Mount Snowdon at 3,560ft (1,068m),
which is visited by half a million people each year, many climbing
or walking while the less adventurous ride the Snowdon Mountain
Railway to the top. While Snowdonia is a Mecca for hikers and
climbers, there is plenty to explore including lakes, waterfalls,
glacial valleys, as well as forts, railways and the crumbling
remains of the country's mining heritage. Other nearby destinations
not to be missed include the beautiful Victorian resort of
Betws-y-Coed, Beddgelert whose former copper mines are open to the
public, and Blaenau Ffestiniog, which also takes the public on
tours through its cavernous slate mines.
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4. Caernarfon
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What is it? Situated in North Wales, across the Menai
Strait from the Isle of Anglesey, is Caernarfon, dominated by the
walls of its 13th-century castle. It was here that, in 1969, Prince
Charles' investiture as Prince of Wales took place. It was a
dramatic event marked by pomp and ceremony, and had the strong
symbolic impact of strengthening Britain's dominion over Wales in
this staunchly nationalist district. Across the strait is Anglesey,
which is probably most noted for the town of
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndobwlllantysiliogogogoch, which has
the longest place name in the United Kingdom. The name, when
translated into English, means 'The church of St. Mary in a hollow
of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and near St. Tysilio's church
by the red cave'. The island was the crucible for pre-Roman druidic
activity in Britain and many Neolithic ruins remain. Many people
rush through Anglesey, on their way to catch the Irish ferries at
Holyhead, and miss out on its spectacular coastal scenery of sandy
coves and rocky headlands.
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