The Most Beautiful Country Walks Around Cardiff, Wales

Margam Country Park offers a wonderful array of walks and is just a 30-minute drive from Cardiff. The 800 acres (324ha) of Margam Park provide a perfect backdrop for a wander in the countryside, whether it be a stroll after Sunday lunch or a hike along the Coed Morgannwg Way to Afan Forest Park Country Park, the sister country park in the Afan Valley. There are half a dozen different hikes available, all with varying lengths and levels of difficulty, meaning you can come back to this idyllic location more than once.

A green oasis nestled amidst the capital’s cityscape, Bute Park and the conveniently attached Llandaff Fields provide a wonderful walk that takes you along the banks of the River Taff. There is also a wealth of flora in the park, all of which looks exceptional when coming into bloom. There’s nothing quite like seeing hundreds of daffodils sprouting here in the Welsh capital.

Just a short trip outside of Cardiff, in the neighbouring city of Newport, the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre is a great day out for the family. Formerly consisting of the astounding man-made construction of 14 individual locks along the river, the trail now offers visitors an interesting look at the area, as well as an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife. The terrific cafe in the visitors’ centre is a great spot to take a quick tea break.