South Wales
Podcast: Adventure into the Welsh hills on an electric bike
Follow an old abandoned railway line deep into the Welsh hills on an eBike – in search of ruins, wildlife and the perfect cup of tea – in episode 13, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Aberdovey, Wales: guide to the best places to stay, eat and local walks
The small seaside village of Aberdovey, or Aberdyfi in Welsh, on the Dyfi estuary in Mid Wales is the perfect spot for a weekend of coastal walks, cosy pubs and wildlife watching. Here is our weekend guide to Aberdovey, including local history, best walks and places to visit.
Podcast: enjoy a New Year wildlife ramble along the River Usk in South Wales
Starting a new season of mindful walks in the British countryside with the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: Take a woodland wander with 'naked campaigner' Hannah Bourne-Taylor
Meet Hannah Bourne-Taylor in the woodlands of South Wales to talk about her brave campaign to help our swifts in episode 10, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: Rewilding in the Black Mountains with woodsman Rob Penn
A massive tree-planting project promises to return a bracken-smothered hill in the Black Mountains to a wildlife-rich haven for wildlife, walkers and livestock. We talk to one of the brain behind the project, Rob Penn in episode 14, season 9 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Day out: Margam Country Park, Neath Port Talbot, Wales
Rich in fascinating history, Margam Country Park offers a complete day out with wild walks, ruins, playgrounds and activities for all
Podcast: A delightful wander along Gower stream to the sea – with a treasure hunt
Enjoy a gentle day's walk along a dashing stream in South Wales looking for wildlife and treasure – and a most mysterious fish – in episode 12, season 8 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Honey buzzards in Wales – episode one of a new season of Plodcasts!
Meet the honey buzzards in Britain on a thrilling bird-ringing expedition in a secret forest in South Wales – episode 1 of a new season of BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcasts
Podcast: Take a stunning clifftop walk along the Glamorgan Coast
In podcast season four, escape the stresses of daily life and discover unusual wildlife with a wild winter walk along the clifftops of Glamorgan, South Wales with Fergus Collins.
Podcast: a spring walk to explore the dark history of Llangorse Lake in the Brecon Beacons
Take a walk around a stunning lake in the Brecon Beacons and discover the truth about the strange creature said to lurk in its depths in the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Roam the magical marshes of the Gwent Levels – with surprise wildlife encounters
Explore the watery wonders of South Wales and roam the wildflower-rich meadows in the company of Gwent Wildlife Trust. Plus, hear about a major threat to the Levels from a proposed M4 relief road in episode 6, season 1 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Explore the wildlife rich Magor Marsh in South Wales
Discover the wildlife of Magor Marsh in South Wales in the company of Fergus Collins and Gemma Bodé of Gwent Wildlife Trust
Photos by Kim Matthews
Explore the Gower Peninsula with Sean Fletcher: walks and places to visit
Countryfile presenter Sean Fletcher guides us around his favourite getaway – the Gower Peninsula in south Wales. Here you will find tips on how to plan your own trip to this wild coast.
The quest for Britain's rarest orchid
The fen orchid is found at only one location in Britain – a seaside nature reserve in South Wales. But can our editor Fergus find it?
Coastal walking boosts economy
New research released by the South West Coast Path suggests that the walkers using the route are contributing a great deal to the regional economy.
All Wales Coast Path, Porthcawl
Follow a stunning stretch of the Wales Coast Path popular with walkers, watersport buffs and Elvis fans alike