Walking and outdoors

This Pembrokeshire beach has been described by The Times as

'Cinematic' Welsh beach among the top 5 in Britain for a winter walk

How anyone with a ‘LL’ postcode can claim half-price tickets at Zip World

The snakes were crafted during a Halloween wood craft session led by Denbighshire County Council's Countryside Service

The snakes were crafted during a Halloween wood craft session led by Denbighshire County Council's Countryside Service

Spooky snakes crafted from wood at Prestatyn nature spot

National Trust's headquarters in Swindon at the Heelis building Image: National Trust

National Trust's headquarters in Swindon at the Heelis building Image: National Trust

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National Trust launches new membership pass and offers free visits

These twin bed cabins are more than 1,000ft underground and require a two-hour trek through a mine to reach.

These twin bed cabins are more than 1,000ft underground and require a two-hour trek through a mine to reach.

Would you sleep deep underground in this Eryri slate mine?

The Tail Trail.

The Tail Trail.

NORTH WALES EXPERIENCE

I tried a "unique" dog walking trail and was really impressed!

Keith Smith: "This mornings spectacular sunrise over the Dee Estuary"

Keith Smith: "This mornings spectacular sunrise over the Dee Estuary"

Camera Club members capture the awesome wonder of Golden Hour

The magical and spooky underground caves on the grounds of Talacre Abbey near Mostyn Abbey, Flintshire

The magical and spooky underground caves on the grounds of Talacre Abbey near Mostyn Abbey, Flintshire

Wow! Check out these spooky photos from this hidden grotto near Prestatyn

Foxons Tackle, 2 Lower Denbigh Road, Saint Asaph

Foxons Tackle, 2 Lower Denbigh Road, Saint Asaph

Fishing tackle shop to relocate from St Asaph after 57-years of trading

Photographs of Llangollen Canal by Cathie Langton.

Photographs of Llangollen Canal by Cathie Langton.

Cultural attractions

9 places to visit this Bank Holiday weekend in Denbighshire

Annette Williams took this photo of the Sunrise Solstice sunrise in Rhyl

Annette Williams took this photo of the Sunrise Solstice sunrise in Rhyl

Cultural attractions

9 places for families on a budget to visit in Rhyl & Prestatyn this Bank Holiday!

Danny Silk's national social dog walking group Walkie Dogs launches in Rhyl this Sunday at Brickfield Pond

Danny Silk's national social dog walking group Walkie Dogs launches in Rhyl this Sunday at Brickfield Pond

This is no Bark Run: new Rhyl dog-walking group welcomes all

Gwrych Castle by Ian Drones.

Gwrych Castle by Ian Drones.

Landowner and committee member can't speak in Gwrych Castle rights-of-way debate

Landmarks photographed by Camera Club members

Landmarks photographed by Camera Club members

GALLERY: Camera Club members shared photos of landmarks from near and far

Brian Prydd took this photo.

Brian Prydd took this photo.

Camera Club members share these striking images in silhouette

Chris Woodbine took this photo of bluebells.

Chris Woodbine took this photo of bluebells.

Clubs and societies

Camera Club share spring images of blossom and bluebells in North Wales

Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon arrives for the Royal Television Society Programme Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Picture date: Tuesday March 26, 2024.

Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon arrives for the Royal Television Society Programme Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Picture date: Tuesday March 26, 2024.

Why Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon love UK family holidays - including in North Wales

Mr M. Evans of Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd has applied to Denbighshire County Council, seeking planning permission for glamping units at Berth Farm, near the junction at Dre Goch to Ty Gwyn at Bodfari, Denbigh..

Mr M. Evans of Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd has applied to Denbighshire County Council, seeking planning permission for glamping units at Berth Farm, near the junction at Dre Goch to Ty Gwyn at Bodfari, Denbigh..

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Glamping site with breath-taking views in Denbighshire unveiled

Visitors to North West Wales can play their part to help protect nature and the environment during the Easter break. Image: NRW

Visitors to North West Wales can play their part to help protect nature and the environment during the Easter break. Image: NRW

How to visit the great North Wales outdoors responsibly during Easter 2024

Beaumaris Pier and (inset) Talacre beach and daffodils.

Beaumaris Pier and (inset) Talacre beach and daffodils.

7 free family activities to enjoy on the Wales Coast Path for Easter 2024

Llangollen, North Wales

Llangollen, North Wales

Natural Resources Wales

Natural Resources Wales on how to enjoy the outdoors during the Easter holidays

Laws regulating the collection and sale of ambergris vary around the world.

Laws regulating the collection and sale of ambergris vary around the world.

What is ambergris? The 'golden whale vomit' found on UK beaches worth £60,000

Snowdrops in woodland at Chirk Castle. Photo: ©National Trust by Paul Harris

Snowdrops in woodland at Chirk Castle. Photo: ©National Trust by Paul Harris

National Trust's top spots for snowdrops in North Wales

More Camera Club photos of spectacular North Wales

Birds at a bird feeder. Image: DCC

Birds at a bird feeder. Image: DCC

How you can part in the Big Garden Birdwatch across Denbighshire

Camera Club photos of spectacular North Wales

The dog walker had a creepy experience in Clocaenog Forest

The dog walker had a creepy experience in Clocaenog Forest

REGIONAL WEIRD NEWS

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'Unsettling incident' in North Wales forest leaves resident on edge

Former Rhyl Rugby Club at Y Waen. Image: Google StreetView

Former Rhyl Rugby Club at Y Waen. Image: Google StreetView

Plans to turn former site of Rhyl Rugby Club in Rhuddlan into glamping site

Here’s how anyone with a ‘LL’ postcode can claim half-price tickets at Zip World!

Network Rail have released the shocking CCTV footage as a warning to parents about the dangers of letting their children play on railway crossings

Network Rail have released the shocking CCTV footage as a warning to parents about the dangers of letting their children play on railway crossings

Reckless parents encourage kids to play and pose on railway lines in shocking footage

Photo by Steve Pettit.

Photo by Steve Pettit.

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'Rhyl is on the up' Camera Club members show the town at its best

7 short walks in North Wales that you can access with a pram or wheelchair

Readers' favourite photos showcasing North Wales.

Readers' favourite photos showcasing North Wales.

30 photos proving North Wales has the wow factor

North Wales boasts two of the best hidden beaches in the UK according to a recent study - find out where.

North Wales boasts two of the best hidden beaches in the UK according to a recent study - find out where.

The 2 hidden beaches in North Wales named among the best in the UK

Paul Pearson. Inset: Some of the sights on his trip so far.

Paul Pearson. Inset: Some of the sights on his trip so far.

Autistic man stops at Prestatyn, Rhyl and Kinmel Bay on 870-mile walk for charity

Paddleboarders, kayakers and canoers should be prepared before going out on the water

Paddleboarders, kayakers and canoers should be prepared before going out on the water

RNLI and British Canoeing issue warning to all paddleboarders this summer

Open water swimming can be dangerous so it's important to be prepared before entering the water

Open water swimming can be dangerous so it's important to be prepared before entering the water

5 expert tips to follow before you go open water swimming this summer

Have you noticed any flying ants near you over the last few days?

Have you noticed any flying ants near you over the last few days?

When could flying ant day 2023 arrive as giant swarms spotted on UK coast?

A coast path barrier in Flintshire

A coast path barrier in Flintshire

NORTH WALES NEWS

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Coast path barriers solution 'will not please everybody'

See the aircraft you might come across in the Mach Loop.

See the aircraft you might come across in the Mach Loop.

Red Arrows, C-130 Hercules and F-15s - the aircraft you can see in the Mach Loop

Have you noticed any flying ants near you over the last few days?

Have you noticed any flying ants near you over the last few days?

When could flying ant day 2023 arrive as giant swarms spotted on UK coast?

Pictured Lewis Guerrero of the Kitesurfing cafe; cllr Mark Young and cllr Martyn Hogg.

Pictured Lewis Guerrero of the Kitesurfing cafe; cllr Mark Young and cllr Martyn Hogg.

Cultural attractions

'We should not be afraid to fail': Councillor keen to see Rhyl beach fly blue flag

Llandudno promenade. Inset: Deck chairs. Photos: Newsquest

Llandudno promenade. Inset: Deck chairs. Photos: Newsquest

Readers share their favourite places to enjoy the sunshine

Prestatyn Walking Festival. Photo by Yveline Le Gars Hands.

Prestatyn Walking Festival. Photo by Yveline Le Gars Hands.

Hundreds put their best foot forward for walking festival in beautiful North Wales

The route will open at the end of the summer

The route will open at the end of the summer

New 130-mile off-road cycling route set to be launched at Snowdonia

Wales-wide family-friendly walks launched with Transport for Wales and Ramblers Cymru.

Wales-wide family-friendly walks launched with Transport for Wales and Ramblers Cymru.

15 new North Wales railway station walks launched

Chester’s newly refurbished GO Outdoors store is opening for business

Chester’s newly refurbished GO Outdoors store is opening for business

Chester’s newly refurbished GO Outdoors store is opening for business

Matt Scott, 25, discovered this long-abandoned mortuary while out exploring some woodland in Abergele.

Matt Scott, 25, discovered this long-abandoned mortuary while out exploring some woodland in Abergele.

Take a look inside long-abandoned mortuary found in Abergele by explorer

Sebastian Treloar took these photos of sunset while Rhyl lifeboat crew members carried out drills on the beach.

Sebastian Treloar took these photos of sunset while Rhyl lifeboat crew members carried out drills on the beach.

Camera Club members look to the skies this spring

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

NORTH WALES NEWS

Instagrammers trying to create the perfect 'story' rescued from the face of quarry

Metal detectorists’ finds and other treasures revealed during Bangor pop-up event

Metal detectorists’ finds and other treasures revealed during Bangor pop-up event

Gold heart-shaped locket found near Bodelwyddan Castle among treasures at event

Caernarfon walk tour guide and archaeologist Rhys Mwyn pointing out features on the Afon Seiont (Image Dale Spridgeon)

Caernarfon walk tour guide and archaeologist Rhys Mwyn pointing out features on the Afon Seiont (Image Dale Spridgeon)

Join us for a history walk with BBC host Rhys Mwyn in Caernarfon

Susan Theresa Roughley shared this image of the sunset off Prestatyn.

Susan Theresa Roughley shared this image of the sunset off Prestatyn.

Camera Club members capture the beauty of Conwy and Denbighshire

Susan Theresa Roughley took these images in Rhyl.

Susan Theresa Roughley took these images in Rhyl.

50 shades of grey (black and white) for Camera Club photo challenge