Culinary Escape in Wales

Explore the winding steep-sided valley of the lower River Wye, passing through the delightful village of Tintern with its famous abbey. Head deep into the Brecon Beacons National Park and its wild landscape of high mountain grasslands and heather plateaus. Explore its many peaks and its impressive northern rim scalloped with glacier-worn hollows, glacial lakes, rushing streams and spectacular waterfalls. Make a trip to Penderyn Whisky Distillery, to experience the creation of the liquid fire distilled with fresh mountain spring water in a single copper still. Visit Acre Hills south facing biodynamic winery. The Romans first introduced wine to Wales, and 2000 years later this estate produces some astonishingly good sparkling wine. Lunch at one of its famous local gastro pubs like The Hardwick or the legendary Walnut Tree.

Pembrokeshire is world renowned for its breath taking seascapes along its 186 miles of coastal path. Ramble through Stackpole estate blessed with soft sandy beaches, wooded valleys and the famous lily ponds. Find Café Mor at Freshwater West and eat fresh lobster rolls watching the Atlantic waves crashing into this dramatic beachscape. Take a boat to Skomer island to experience the Atlantic puffin colony or to the enchanting Caldey, a holy island where Cistercian monks continue the Celtic tradition which began in the 6th Century. Make time to visit tiny St David's, de facto ecclesiastical capital of Wales, a magical city with a spectacular Cathedral. Trek an ancient 8-mile track along the top of the rugged Preseli hills dotted with prehistoric sites and be rewarded with panoramic views across Pembrokeshire and the coastline. Make time to eat at Coast Restaurant in Saundersfoot, famed for its local fish driven menu and glorious views across Carmarthen Bay.

Explore the Cambrian Coast a loosely defined mountain backed strip of land running from Cardigan Bay to the Llyn Peninsular in the north. The winding coastal route is full of spectacular coastal views and takes you through the delightful harbour towns and villages including Aberaeron with its destination dockside bars and restaurants. Discover the legends of Harlech, a pretty village with an imposing medieval castle, perched high like a sentinel overlooking the Irish Sea. Fall for the eccentricities and architectural whimsy of Portmeirion. Snowdonia dominates the dramatic skyline in these parts. If you're not one for hiking to Wales's tallest peak, then enjoy the mountain railway to the top of Mount Snowdon to view the extraordinary panorama across this historic land of myth and legend. As the adventure capital of Wales, Snowdonia offers every outdoor pursuit imaginable from mountain biking, canoeing, gorge scrambling, canyoning and abseiling to mention just a few.