Plan a legendary autumn getaway to Wales

Explore the beautiful coastline, plenty of hiking routes and an epic food scene in the country of legends

There's no better place to embrace autumn than Wales, where this time of year means everything from dining out on seasonal produce to immersing yourself in the changing colours of the great outdoors.

The food scene has never been stronger, with a new generation of creative, young suppliers dishing up everything from charcuterie and cheeses made using Welsh produce, to locally roasted coffee and craft beer. And it’s being served in a stylish, simple way, everywhere from the big cities to the Valleys. So whether you take a culinary road trip, stopping off at farm shops and delis en route, or you dine out at Wales’s best new restaurants and award-winning gastropubs, you won’t go hungry.

For those who love landscapes, this is a place of jaw-dropping scenery and epic adventures. With three national parks taking up a fifth of the country, Wales isn’t short on green space, which can be explored on foot, by bike and even from the treetops.

Marked trails will take you wherever you want to go, whether it’s along the entire Welsh coastline, up to the summit of Snowdon, or along a mountain bike route accessible only to the hardiest of thrillseekers. Then, when the day is done, there are plenty of places to turn in for the night, from glampsites and tree-houses to boutique hotels and converted landmarks.

Throughout 2017, Wales is marking its Year of Legends, celebrating the storytelling, history, dramatic scenery and creativity of the country. This season that includes Powys’s Rhayader Dragon Festival (27-29 October) — look out for the parade and the crowning of the Dragon Queen. Wales is easily accessible from the South East, and you’ll find plenty to keep you busy no matter what kind of trip you’re after — be it a romantic escape, an active holiday or a city break.

Over the page, you’ll even find some great weekend trip itineraries to ensure you make the most of your short break. So there’s no time like the present to experience a legendary autumn weekend in Wales.

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