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Trail Running in Wales: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Wales is the definition of small but mighty, with a huge array of dramatic landscapes and stunning mountainous terrain packed in to its compact size. Trail Running is a fantastic and epic way to explore this gorgeous place.

Wales is a truly captivating and extraordinary place, with its abundance of mountainous national parks, rugged and beautiful coastline and some of the most pristine and untouched scenery in the United Kingdom. Trail Running is a glorious way to discover and explore the best of what Wales has to offer, with ample terrain to trail run on and awesome views seemingly at every turn. The charming Pembrokeshire Coast is an extremely popular tourist destination for trail running. Take a pick from our selection of trail running trips in Wales, and you will fall in love with this fascinating slice of beauty.

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Running the Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales, 5 days

Running the Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales, 5 days

Experience the brilliance of the Pembrokeshire coastline via running the coast path with fully-certified UK Mountain Guides on a 5-day journey.

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FAQs: Trail Running in Wales

What should I know about Trail Running Wales?

Some of the trail running can be quite challenging, so being in decent shape before your trail running trip will enhance your enjoyment of it.

The small villages and towns in Wales are much more traditional than the bigger metropolis’ of Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham, and often you will encounter people who can only speak Welsh. Try and learn more about this beautiful, distinct culture.

Why should I choose Wales for my Trail Running adventure?

The Scenery

Raw natural scenery is perhaps what Wales is best known for, with its hugely vast and lush green valleys, rocky and volcanic-like hills and mountains, mesmerising large lakes, and its underrated yet sensational coastlines and beaches. When trail running one is exposed to superb views of all of these, with Mt. Snowdonia even providing views all the way to England and the Irish Sea.
The Distinctive Culture
Wales has an extremely unique and fascinating culture that is very distinctive compared to the rest of the UK. This manifests itself most obviously in it melodic and interesting language, as well as in food and drink. The Welsh people are fiercely proud of their culture, and if you take the time to learn about and appreciate the customs and traditions you will see just how friendly, welcome and hospitable they are.
The Compact Nature
Wales being a relatively small place has many benefits for keen trail running enthusiasts, as this enables one to navigate many of the different locations in the country in a relatively short timeframe. From Snowdonia in the North to the valleys and beaches of the South, each are easily accessible for everyone, meaning you can see and explore all of the amazing landscape that Wales has to offer.

What can I expect from the weather in Wales?

Cold and wet in Winter, with temperatures rarely getting above 5 degrees celsius. Summers are cool but sunnier, with temperatures often ranging between 15-20 degrees celsius.

Which language is predominantly spoken in Wales?

English and Welsh.

What currency is accepted in Wales?

Pound Sterling.

How can I get to Wales?

Regular trains to South Wales (Cardiff and Swansea) from London and other English towns and cities. Easy access to North Wales via Liverpool by car and bus.

What’s the country code of Wales?

+44

What’s the high season for Trail Running in Wales?

May-September, when the weather is warmest and rainfall is least.

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