TEN WELSH HOTELS WITH WALKS

To me Wales is synonymous with walking. I was once told the principality would be bigger than England if it were flattened out. Certainly there are plenty of hills to clamber up and valleys to saunter down, something that made Welsh tourism take off big time in the early nineteenth century, when the Napoleonic Wars stopped English gentlemen travelling to Switzerland for mountain views. These days there are plenty of urban walks to enjoy as well. Wales has redeveloped its docklands and turned small towns into heritage trails. Many hotels will recommend local walks but here are a few to get you started. Just remember to take an umbrella.