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Chepstow Castle
Historic site
Photo: Steve Slater
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Chepstow Castle

Chepstow

Chepstow Castle is a medieval fortress above the River Wye, with towers, walls and successive baileys to explore. Cadw manages it as a ticketed visitor destination. Check current admission and the access guide before travelling; the approach and historic interiors include slopes and steps.

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Cleddon Falls and Cleddon Shoots
Nature stop
Photo: Jeremy Bolwell
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Cleddon Falls and Cleddon Shoots

Llandogo

Natural waterfalls in wooded slopes above Llandogo, close to the Wye Valley Walk.

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Pen-y-Fan, Nant Sere
Wild Swimming
Photo: Marion Phillips
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Pen-y-Fan, Nant Sere

Brecon

Pen-y-Fan, Nant Sere offers open-water swimming near Brecon. The water has shallower, shelving edges. Falls and plunge pools give the spot its character. The setting includes woodland.

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Llyn-y-parc
Wild Swimming
Photo: Andy Waddington
Creator: Andy Waddington Source: Wikimedia Commons Andy Waddington · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Llyn-y-parc

Llanrwst, Conwy

Llyn-y-parc offers open-water swimming near Llanrwst, Conwy. The water has shallower, shelving edges. The setting includes a river valley. Access is on foot. Parking or a roadside start is available nearby; check current arrangements before travelling.

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Llyn Moel y Llyn
Wild Swimming
Photo: Cered
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Llyn Moel y Llyn

Ceulanamaesmawr, Ceredigion

Llyn Moel y Llyn offers open-water swimming near Ceulanamaesmawr, Ceredigion. The pool has clear water.

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Hafod
Wild Swimming
Photo: Nigel Brown
Creator: Nigel Brown Source: Wikimedia Commons Nigel Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Hafod

Pontrhydygroes, Ceredigion

At Hafod, waterfalls feed natural swimming pools near Pontrhydygroes, Ceredigion. Falls and plunge pools give the spot its character. The setting includes a river valley.

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Llyn Cwm Llwch
Wild Swimming
Photo: Richard Higgs
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Llyn Cwm Llwch

Glyn Tarell, Powys

Llyn Cwm Llwch offers open-water swimming near Glyn Tarell, Powys. The setting includes mountain views. Access is on foot. Parking or a roadside start is available nearby; check current arrangements before travelling.

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Ystradffin
Wild Swimming
Photo: Nigel Brown
Creator: Nigel Brown Source: Wikimedia Commons Nigel Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Ystradffin

ystradffin

At Ystradffin, waterfalls feed natural swimming pools. Falls and plunge pools give the spot its character.

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Rheidol Vale
Wild Swimming
Photo: Rudi Winter
Creator: Rudi Winter Source: Wikimedia Commons Rudi Winter · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Rheidol Vale

Aberystwyth

Rheidol Vale offers open-water swimming near Aberystwyth. Falls and plunge pools give the spot its character. Treat jumping depths as unverified.

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Llyn Gwynant
Wild Swimming
Photo: Necrothesp at English Wikipedia
Creator: Necrothesp at English Wikipedia Source: Wikimedia Commons Necrothesp at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 3.0 Licence

Llyn Gwynant

Snowdonia

Llyn Gwynant offers open-water swimming near Snowdonia. Check current access, water quality and conditions before swimming.

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Island Picnic Site Usk
Wild Swimming
Photo: Claire Seyler
Creator: Claire Seyler Source: Wikimedia Commons Claire Seyler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Island Picnic Site Usk

Usk, Monmouthshire

At Island Picnic Site Usk, the river offers a place for open-water swimming near Usk, Monmouthshire. The water has shallower, shelving edges. The setting includes island views.

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Llyn Du’r Arddu
Wild Swimming
Photo: Porius1
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Llyn Du’r Arddu

Llanberis

Llyn Du’r Arddu offers open-water swimming near Llanberis. Check current access, water quality and conditions before swimming.

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Watkin Path Waterfalls
Wild Swimming
Photo: Nick R
Creator: Nick R Source: Wikimedia Commons Nick R · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Watkin Path Waterfalls

Beddgelert

At Watkin Path Waterfalls, waterfalls feed natural swimming pools near Beddgelert. Falls and plunge pools give the spot its character. Access is on foot.

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Llyn Dinas
Wild Swimming
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Creator: No machine-readable author provided. Rhion assumed (based on copyright claims). Source: Wikimedia Commons No machine-readable author provided. Rhion assumed (based on copyright claims). · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Source Public domain Licence

Llyn Dinas

Beddgelert

Llyn Dinas offers open-water swimming near Beddgelert. The setting includes a river valley.

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Llyn Cau, Cadair Idris
Wild Swimming
Photo: Nigel Callaghan
Creator: Nigel Callaghan Source: Wikimedia Commons Nigel Callaghan · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Llyn Cau, Cadair Idris

Corris Uchaf

At Llyn Cau, Cadair Idris, waterfalls feed natural swimming pools near Corris Uchaf. Falls and plunge pools give the spot its character. The setting includes mountain views. Parking or a roadside start is available nearby; check current arrangements before travelling.

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Lynnau Diffwys
Wild Swimming
Photo: Phil Eptlett
Creator: Phil Eptlett Source: Wikimedia Commons Phil Eptlett · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Lynnau Diffwys

Tanygrisiau

Lynnau Diffwys offers open-water swimming near Tanygrisiau. The water has shallower, shelving edges. The setting includes a river valley and historic ruins.

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Llyn Eiddew Bach
Wild Swimming
Photo: Dewi
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Llyn Eiddew Bach

Harlech

Llyn Eiddew Bach offers open-water swimming near Harlech. The setting includes rocky banks and cliffs. Treat jumping depths as unverified.

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Cwm Pennant
Wild Swimming
Photo: Peter S
Creator: Peter S Source: Wikimedia Commons Peter S · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Cwm Pennant

Golan

Cwm Pennant offers open-water swimming near Golan. The setting includes a river valley and historic ruins. The approach is roughly 20 m on foot.

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Fairy Glen
Wild Swimming
Photo: TCExplorer
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Fairy Glen

Betws-y-Coed

At Fairy Glen, a rocky gorge holds a series of river pools near Betws-y-Coed. Check current access, water quality and conditions before swimming.

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Wolf’s Leap, Irfon
Wild Swimming
Photo: Jeremy Bolwell
Creator: Jeremy Bolwell Source: Wikimedia Commons Jeremy Bolwell · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Wolf’s Leap, Irfon

Llanwrtyd Wells

At Wolf’s Leap, Irfon, a rocky gorge holds a series of river pools near Llanwrtyd Wells. The pool includes deeper water for swimming. The setting includes a river valley.

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Llyn y Fan Fach
Wild Swimming
Photo: SNappa2006
Creator: SNappa2006 Source: Wikimedia Commons SNappa2006 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY 2.0 Licence

Llyn y Fan Fach

Twynllanan

Llyn y Fan Fach offers open-water swimming near Twynllanan. The setting includes mountain views.

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Wash Pool, Irfon
Wild Swimming
Photo: Nigel Davies
Creator: Nigel Davies Source: Wikimedia Commons Nigel Davies · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Wash Pool, Irfon

Llanwrtyd Wells

At Wash Pool, Irfon, a rocky gorge holds a series of river pools near Llanwrtyd Wells. The water has shallower, shelving edges. Parking or a roadside start is available nearby; check current arrangements before travelling.

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Little Canyon
Wild Swimming
Photo: Alan Hughes
Creator: Alan Hughes Source: Wikimedia Commons Alan Hughes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Little Canyon

Pontneddfechan

At Little Canyon, a rocky gorge holds a series of river pools near Pontneddfechan. The approach is roughly 5 m on foot. Treat jumping depths as unverified.

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Pen-doll Rocks
Wild Swimming
Photo: Jim Osley
Creator: Jim Osley Source: Wikimedia Commons Jim Osley · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Pen-doll Rocks

Builth Wells

At Pen-doll Rocks, a rocky gorge holds a series of river pools near Builth Wells. There is a sandy entry or shore. The setting includes rocky banks and cliffs.

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Beach
The Warren
Wild Swimming
Photo: Jim Barton
Creator: Jim Barton Source: Wikimedia Commons Jim Barton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

The Warren

Hay-on-Wye

The Warren has faster water and a shingle or pebble shore on the River Wye near Hay-on-Wye. Riverside meadows surround the swim, with parking or a roadside start nearby.

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Beach
Llangeinor Arms
Pub
Photo: Mick Lobb
Creator: Mick Lobb Source: Wikimedia Commons Mick Lobb / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Llangeinor Arms

Bridgend

A Llangeinor village pub with home-cooked food and a view-filled conservatory.

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Blaina Wharf
Pub
Photo: Jaggery
Creator: Jaggery Source: Wikimedia Commons Jaggery · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Blaina Wharf

Newport

A River Usk family pub with a carvery, garden seating and a children’s play area.

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The Plough and Harrow
Pub
Photo: Jaggery
Creator: Jaggery Source: Wikimedia Commons Jaggery · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

The Plough and Harrow

Llansamlet

Church Road public house in Llansamlet — check current trading.

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Black Lion
Pub
Photo: Eric Jones
Creator: Eric Jones Source: Wikimedia Commons Eric Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

Black Lion

Ynys Môn

Occupies a listed building. Ynys Môn.

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FARMERS ARMS
Pub
Photo: Alan Hughes
Creator: Alan Hughes Source: Wikimedia Commons Alan Hughes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Source CC BY-SA 2.0 Licence

FARMERS ARMS

Kidwelly

Llangendeirne public house in Kidwelly — check current trading.

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