National parks in Wales: Which is the right one for you?

National parks in Wales: Which is the right one for you?

When it comes to Great Britain's breathing rooms, the national parks in Wales compete with the best. Here we explain why

Wales is surrounded by the sea on three sides and a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The deepest whale is not perceived as rough as Scotland or romantic as Ireland, but it is just as seductive.

There are many lonely corners on dramatic mountain passes, deep river valleys and weather -flushed cliffs. Wall castles from the Iron Age, Roman ruins and over 600 castles are located seamlessly across the natural landscape - more per capita, it says than in any other country in the world.

Samot/Shutterstock Conwy Castle in Wales

Man has shaped this place for thousands of years. As such, puzzling ruins shape the landscape. Stone circles, dolmen and menhire were built long before the castles.

This enchanting mix of nature and history attracts visitors from all over the world, especially to the three national parks in Wales: Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire. Here we present all three to help you choose the right one. Regardless of whether you choose camping, glamping or holiday homes in Wales, you will surely find a suitable place.

Snowdonia National Park

The best suited for: climbing and hiking place: Gwynedd and Conwy, Wales size: 2,176 km2 founded: 1951 website: snowdonia.gov.wales

Snowdonia is dominated by rugged peaks and is the largest national park in Wales. Here you will find Snowdon (1,085 m / 3,560 ft), Great Britain's most powerful summit south of Scotland. The razor-sharp Crib Goch route to the summit is one of the country's hairy routes. In winter, Snowdonia offers first -class climbing in alpine style. Sir Edmund Hillary actually trained here for his notorious journey to Everest.

alt = “Snowdon is the most powerful summit south of Scotland.”> Andrew Mappouras/Shutterstock Snowdon is the most powerful summit south of Scotland

Of course there is more in Snowdonia than just mountains. You will also find over 37 km dramatic coast, picturesque villages, steep river gorges, waterfalls, forested valleys, peat areas and moor landscapes.

Class = "Media-Credit"> Bernd Brüggemann/Shutterstock Dinorwischer Schieferbruch

Snowdonia is not just a pretty backdrop; More than 26,000 people live in the park, of which 62 % Welsh (Cymraeg) speak, which is considered the oldest language of Great Britain.

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BRCON-BEACONS National Park

The best suited for: lighter hikes and gentle hills: Carmarthenshire, Powys and Monmouthshire, whale size: 1,347 km2-founded: 1957Website: Beacons-npa.gov

The BRECON BEACONS National Park is famous for its spectacular high -land formations as well as raised bogs, glacier lakes, hilly heath landscapes and impressive waterfalls - including the Henrhyd Falls, which are twice famous. It is the highest waterfall in Wales and was also used in The Dark Knight Rises as the entrance to Batman's cave.

Class = "Media-Credit"> Sebastien Coell/Shutterstock henrhyd was used in the Dark Knight Rises

in the northwest lies Llyn fan y specialist, a 20,000 -year -old glacial lake that occurs in its own film; Stardust of 2007 with Michelle Pfeiffer used the lake for its mystical backdrop.

Andreiac77/Shutterstock llyn fan y

The BRECON BEACONS National Park is also a Dark-Sky reserve, defined as a place that offers an extraordinary night sky that is protected from human interventions. There are only 18 in the world, two of which are in Wales: Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia above, which means that there are only a few better places to observe the stars than the national parks in Wales.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Best suitable for: coastal hikes, breathtaking beaches and bird watching Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales size: 612 km2 founded: 1952 Website: Pembrokeshirecoast

Pembrokeshire is the only coastal national park in the United Kingdom. The 299 km long Pembrokeshire Coast Path meanders along the covered cliffs, lagoons, lighthouses and dramatic land tongues, not to mention an abundance of beaches. Barafundle Bay and Whitesands are particularly wonderful, while Freshwater West is great to surf, dale for sailing and Newgale for kitesurfing.

Billy Stock/Shutterstock Barafundle bay in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire also offers excellent animal observations. From spring, the cliffs of grilling sing while seabirds circle over them. Parrot divers return to the nesting on the islands of Caldey, Grassholm, Skokholm, Skomer and Ramsey. Manx storm divers, Milan and Falcons also appear while dolphins and seals play near the coast.

Ramon Harkema/Shutterstock A parrot diver rests on a cliff on Skomer Island in Wales

There is a bus all year round that follows the coast so that hikers can take the way where they prefer instead of walking the entire length. Of course, it would be forgiven to stay in a single place if a great beach is everything you need. There is a lot to do here.

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Lonely Planet Wales is a comprehensive travel guide to the national parks in Wales, ideal for those who want to explore the most important sights as well as to choose less busy roads.

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