Top Cardiff Outdoor Activities

Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit routes, as round-trip transportation is included during this half-day excursion into the Brecon Beacons National Park. Instead, arrive with ease and save your energy for the moderately-difficult hike. Then, alongside a small group capped at 6, pass by four waterfalls often overlooked by visitors in the region—ones you might not otherwise have found.

See all of Cardiff’s spectacular sights on a City Sightseeing hop-on, hop-off bus tour of the captivating Welsh capital. Relish the freedom and flexibility of this convenient sightseeing experience and disembark the distinctive double-decker bus whenever an attraction captures your attention. See cultural highlights like the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle and Techniquest and listen to informative audio commentary as you explore. Your sightseeing pass is valid for 24 hours after first use, giving you ample time to discover the city.

There's no better way to explore South Wales than in the company of a historian, and native Welsh speaker, who is passionate about the country. This tour, which provides a deeper insight into Welsh culture than any other, takes you to neolithic sites, Roman ruins, Norman castles, and into the atmospheric valleys that have so inspired Welsh culture.

Tintern Abbey is widely considered the jewel in the crown of the beautiful Wye Valley, and there’s no better way to reach it than on foot. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Cardiff or Newport hotel and spin into the Wye Valley by air-conditioned vehicle. Follow your guide along winding hiking trails along the banks of the River Wye, and admire uninterrupted views over historic Tintern Abbey.

Explore the mythology and magic of west Wales on this adventurous sightseeing tour from Cardiff. Following pickup at your hotel, spin into the Welsh countryside by private vehicle and enjoy sweeping views over the pretty scenery. Explore traditional old towns and charming villages where time stands still, discover attractions like Kidwelly Castle and the Dylan Thomas boathouse, and gain insight into local Welsh folklore.

Leave your map behind and summit the Brecon Beacons’ highest peak— Pen-y-Fan—with your guide to lead the way on this hiking tour. With round-trip travel from your hotel in the Brecon Beacons, Cardiff, or Newport included, follow your guide through the Welsh wilderness and gain insight into the region’s native wildlife and local history. Stop along the way for photos, and admire uninterrupted views over the beautiful scenery.

Explore parts of the Welsh coastline that many visitors overlook during this half-day excursion which starts in Ogmore-by-sea and includes a stop at Dunraven Bay. Alongside a small group capped at six participants, stroll along the coastal path, enjoying picturesque views and time to stop for snacks along the way, without worrying about the logistics of your arrival and departure.

Our tour takes in three of the principal castles of South Wales, beginning with a drive around Cardiff castle, a site of historical strategic importance. We then visit the enchanting ‘fairytale castle’ Castell Coch, followed by Wales’ largest castle, the imposing Caerphilly castle. The tour then continues with a drive through the mountain scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park and a chance to explore the market town of Brecon. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to explore some of South Wales’ finest castles, enjoy scenic mountain views and experience a historical market town.

Enjoy panoramic views over beautiful Cardiff Bay on this 1-hour boat tour. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat at Penarth barrage or Cardiff Bay, then cruise onto the waters as the on-board commentary sheds light on the region’s rich history. Along the way, learn of the regeneration which has shaped the bay we see today and take in top landmarks including the Barrage and its lock gates, the Old Docks, the Wales Millennium Centre, the Welsh Assembly and the Wetlands Nature Reserve. Perhaps alight at Mermaid Quay — Cardiff’s bustling shopping district.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

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We are pleased to offer guided rides of the South Wales area, exploring the beauty of the immediate surroundings of South Wales direct from our Hub in Tongwynlais, Cardiff. Our experienced guides offer a bespoke route tailored to the ability of the rider(s). With over 10 years experience in the cycle industry our guides are qualified in British Cycling Ride Leadership Level 2 which trains our guides to lead rides in more remote environments and over longer and more challenging terrain. In addition, our guides are fully trained in Cytech Mechanics Level 2 – The international benchmark in bicycle maintenance. Cytech Technical Level 2 provides full practical training and assessment in the core area of assembly, set-up and ongoing servicing and maintenance. Our guides have the perfect combination of local knowledge, expertise on route/terrain and you can rest easy knowing they have all the tools and spares needed on route.

A wooded hillside, near to a major motorway is hardly the place you’d expect to find an enchanted fairytale castle, but just a few miles from Cardiff, is one that rivals those found anywhere in Bavaria. Castell Coch, with its red sandstone walls and conical towers, perched on a clifftop amid stunning deciduous woodland is a fine place to go for a walk. This 5.5 mile walk is a lovely stroll through woodland, ancient railway lines and a ridgeway walk with mouth-watering views across the valleys, Cardiff and the Bristol Channel.