Posts Tagged ‘Wales’
Cleaning up with Envirotrek
100 million. That’s how many visitors the European alps get each year. Every one of those visitors leaves their mark on the mountain. In some cases it might just be a footprint or a ski track, but all too often it’s something far worse: rubbish.
Reader Adventure: “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”

We teamed up with Ellis Brigham to offer our readers the chance to become published adventure writers.
Scott MTB Marathon series kicks off this weekend

The Scott MTB Marathon series is back for another year, kicking off April 12-13 with the Bulith Spring Mountain Festival,
Cliff Diving in Wales

The world’s best cliff diver’s descended upon a disused quarry in Pembrokeshire to somersault it out in front of a 3,000 strong crowd. The Red Bull Cliff Diving Series made its penultimate stop near the Welsh town of Abereiddi on the 7 and 8 September, diving into the aptly named Blue Lagoon. American Steven LaBoue won the […]
Can you medal in Wales?

Bronze, Silver or Gold? Visit Wales is challenging you to Team GB inspired action.
Family events 2012

Looking to keep the kids busy and have some fun while you’re at it? Our family-friendly events will keep you entertained all summer long Suffolk Walking festival When: 19th May – 10th June How Much: Varies A month of walks around Suffolk, from two mile ambles, to hefty day-long treks, all taking in the […]
The best summer campsites

It’s summer (apparently) so if we couldn’t encourage you to sleep under the stars in winter or spring, then we won’t take no for an answer this season, rain or no rain! So grab your sleeping bag, practice pitching your tent and head to one of our favourite summer campsites Now is the ideal time […]
Walking Wales the smart way

The new Wales Coastal Path is already clocking up a number of firsts: the only path to cover an entire country’s coast, longest trail in the UK and now one more; the first to use QR barcodes to gives walkers with smartphones more information on the path. The Conwy section of the path features hundreds […]
Wales Coastal Path set to open this weekend

The 1087 Wales Coastal path is due to open this bank holiday weekend (5 May) just in time for an early summer hike.
Wales Coastal Path set to open 5th May

From Chester to Chepstow, Cardiff Bay to Colwyn Bay the River Dee to the Severn Estuary, big things are happening in Wales as the brand-spanking new Wales Coastal Path will covers the entire length of the Welsh coastline. Yep, that’s right, all 870 miles of it. And it’s due to open in just two months […]