Wales is blessed with enviable natural habitats and if you are planning on hiring a motorhome this summer, the rolling valleys and peaks of the Welsh countryside offer unrivalled opportunities for luxuriating in nature. The Countryside Council for Wales is a public body responsible for protecting and enhancing the natural environment of Wales. Part of its role is to administer areas of outstanding natural beauty in Wales and here we offer a quick guide to five of the top natural habitats in the country.
1. Gower Peninsula
In south-west Glamorgan on the shires of the Bristol Channel, you find the outstanding protected habitat of the Gower Peninsula, which was the very first location in the British Isles to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (back in 1956). The peninsula is a haven for walkers and beachcombers and with 188 square kilometres to explore, there is plenty to keep the whole family occupied.
2. Clwydian Range
Running from Prestatyn in the north to Llandegla in the south, the Clwydian Range is a series of mountains and hills that provide amazing views across north Wales and eastwards across the Cheshire Plain. A number of Iron Age hill forts dot the area, which is a hotspot for both archaeological and geological exploration.
3. Isle of Anglesey
Situated just off the north-east coast of Wales and reachable by road over two suspension bridges, the Isle of Anglesey is the fifth largest island surrounding the coast of the British Isles. Pre-historic peoples populated the island and their mark is left in megalithic monuments that can be visited by tourists. Roman and Iron Age ruins are also visible on the landscape, making this a superb destination for any visitor with an interest in history.
4. Snowdonia
The Snowdonia national park is a region in north Wales encompassing 838 square miles of mountainous country, topped off with the highest peak in Wales, Mount Snowdon, which measures 3,560 feet. It is the third most visited national park in England and Wales with good reason: untouched natural habitat, sweeping vistas and soaring peaks make this a must-see for any traveller to Wales.
5. Brecon Beacons
For such a small country, Wales is blessed with a lot of rugged mountainous terrain and while Snowdonia rises in the north, the south of Wales is dominated by the Brecon Beacons, a range of mountains forming the backbone of the Brecon Beacon National Park. For the intrepid, the area offers incredible climbing, hiking and walking opportunities. But make sure you are dressed to cope with the elements. The weather on the Beacons is notoriously changeable and can switch from fine to inclement in a matter of minutes.
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