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1. Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park is an expanse of immeasurable natural beauty. Rugged mountain ranges spill down to valleys while limestone caves and dramatic waterfalls highlight a landscape of flower-filled meadows, forests and grassy hills. Brecon Beacons National Park is a paradise for biking, hiking, horseback riding and touring on canals. Discover more than 250 ancient monuments, villages crowned by castles and designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Brecon Beacons National Park showing rainforest, a waterfall and a lake or waterhole

2. Mumbles Pier

Mumbles Pier is a wooden walkway of fun family activities that juts out into the Bristol Channel. It is among the oldest and most famous landmarks in Swansea. Relax on a bench on the pier at sunset to see the changing hues of the sky against the rock formations on this craggy coastline.

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Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

3. Singleton Park

Singleton Park is Swansea’s largest park and one of the green lungs of the city. It spreads across some 250 acres (101 hectares) and incorporates a boating lake, botanical garden and university campus. The history of Singleton Park dates back to 1847, when industrialist John Henry Vivian purchased parkland to create a family estate. Today, visitors come to escape the city bustle, get in touch with nature and attend summer events.

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Singleton Park showing hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

4. Rhondda Valley

Rhondda Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a rich mining heritage. For more than 100 years this was an industrial heartland where tens of thousands of men extracted coal from the earth. The mines may have closed, but their history can be explored. Go underground on a mine tour and get active in the outdoors on a hiking or cycling expedition.

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Rhondda Valley which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

5. Caswell Bay Beach

With its gently sloping sand and picturesque coastline, Caswell Bay Beach is a family hotspot on the Gower Peninsula. The shoreline backs onto the Bishop’s Wood Nature Reserve, an area of limestone woodland and grassland. Enjoy the serene ambiance in this wild area away from the city center.

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Caswell Bay Beach showing hiking or walking as well as an individual male

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Cheapest thing to do	The Amazing Six Waterfalls Hiking Tour - Brecon Beacons
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Melincourt Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Melincourt Waterfall during your travels in Clyne and Melincourt.

Aberdulais Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aberdulais Falls during your travels in Aberdulais. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Henrhyd Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Henrhyd Waterfall during your travels in Coelbren.

Neath Abbey Ruins

You can find out about the history of Skewen with a trip to Neath Abbey Ruins. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Gwyn Hall

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Get tickets for a show at Gwyn Hall, a theater with a story to tell in Neath. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Gardens

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Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Gardens, a lovely green space in Neath. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.