Posiibly the greatest beach in Britain. Smooth golden sand meets the clear blue sea. Divine views…read moremake for picture postcard scenes and the open beach is perfect for a family day out. An abundance of inspiration for artists and photographers alike and has even been known to have good surf on windier days I have been here many a time and it has never failed to disappoint. A definite must-see if you are in the area with something for everyone.

Barafundle Beach is, for me, the best beach in Wales - And I'm not the only one who thinks it's…read moreamazing - It was voted by the Times and the Good Holiday Guide as one of the top 10 beaches in the whole world. Barafundle is a sandy beach, surrounded by limestone cliffs - you therefore have to be prepared for a bit of a hike along the cliffs to get to the beach (about 1K) - not a difficult walk, but steep steps at both ends. You can park in the National Trust car park for a few quid. This whole estate (Stackpole) is National Trust, and therefore beautifully preserved - This obviously limits facilities. There are tea rooms in the car parks near the beach - but no facilities at all once you walk there. This is to the great benefit of the beach - it is truly natural and wonderful. The 'desert island' experience is well worth the walk. The water quality is fantastic - it is crystal clear. There are no rocks or dangerous currents - so bathing is very safe - Although you must be careful because there is no lifeguard cover here. This beach is perfect - See my Stackpole review for some more of the attractions at this National Trust site.

This is an amazing place and would really recommend anyone who is in the area to go and take a…read morelook. We took our 4 children a few weeks ago on a wonderfully sunny but bitterly cold day and everyone had a great time. There are 2 playgrounds, one more unusual and adventurous for older children and a smaller one for younger ones. There are several walks you can do but we just walked around the lake (suitable for pushchairs) and watched the red kites being fed which was awesome. We had some lunch in the cafe there which was homemade and tasy, not gourmet but certainly warmed us up! The views looking over the Rheidol Valley are absolutely breathtaking, that alone was worgh the drive there! We will definately make this a regular place to visit everytime we are near Aberystwth

Walk the walk, ride the bike, feed the red kites or just enjoy being out in the woods. Bwlch Nant…read moreyr Arian is a visitor centre with café and gateway to the forest for walkers, riders and families. Not far outside Aberystwyth, it's a lovely place to go for a tranquil walk, or, if you're a mountain biker, to get a bit muddy and exhilarated. Managed by the Forestry Commission it's all about access to managed woodland. The site of red kites at feeding time is special indeed. Check out the website: http://www.nantyrarian.com

My little dog and I spent two hours walking one of the trails. The path used to weave through the…read moreforest but today we found a desolate and bleak hillside. All the trees have been cut down. There is a visitor centre where you can buy detailed maps and there's a café. Parking is £1 and there are showers and toilets on site. Bikes are available to rent with different level routes.

Marvellous, huge forest, trails of all kinds - steep gradients for serious mountain-bikers,…read moreless-strenuous ones for walkers, many even suitable for wheelchairs. You can walk all day in this forest admiring the lovely views without retracing your steps - and without meeting many other people either. There are some benches here and there and picnic tables down by the river. There are useful maps available in the visitor centre and there's a small shop for gifts in there too. I find the self service cafe very disappointing however as the menu (which hasn't changed for years) is extremely boring and unimaginative and the staff aren't friendly. There's almost nothing available for vegetarians either and nothing for vegans apart from the inevitable potato with boring old baked beans. Why on earth can't they even keep a box of veggie burgers in the freezer? So, to sum up: fantastic forest but poor cafe. UPDATE JAN 2009: Same old menu but when we asked, they found a tin of vegetable soup which was very nice. The lady who served us was friendlier this time. They had a delivery when we were there and I noticed that all the boxes contained pre-cooked baked potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and other ready-meals. So don't expect home cooking but it's not expensive so that's one good thing. It's somewhere warm to shelter from the freezing wind too.

Visited April 2015: "Breathtaking views of the Narrow Sea/St George's Channel"…read more Overlooked by the imposing craggy hill of Carn Llidi, this wide expanse of fine white sand curves north towards the remote rocky headland of St Davids Head. It is known to surfers as one of the best beaches to surf at, cliffs to hike, has parking, and a restaurant. There is a lifeguard on duty from end of May and the beginning of September.

One of my favourite beaches in Wales as it's so beautiful and remote. The golden sand is soft and…read morethe bay is sheltered between the headlands of St David's Head and Point St John which stretch out into the sea. A 'blue flag' area which is popular with surfers, swimmers, canoeists and walkers. The Pembrokeshire coastal path takes you in either direction around the cliffs to enjoy the fantastic views. We have friends in St Davids (just a few miles away) so have often combined visits to see them with walks around this lovely bay.

St. David's Head is on St. David's Peninsula, which is part of the National Trust. It is a very…read morepicturesque coastal area that you can hike along. If you park at Whitesands Beach (which is about £4-5), you can take the path from the parking lot. It's a little bit of an incline but listed as a grade 1 walk (the easiest). I am not someone who regularly hikes, but had no difficulties, even though it was slightly rocky or muddy in places. You can easily just go 1/2-1 mile for beautiful photo ops and then turn back (if wanting something easier), or you can do the fuller 3-3.5 mile walk. There are toilets (for £0.20) and a snack shop at Whitesands Beach, which is also nice. Highly recommend if you want an easy foray to see the beautiful Welsh coast.