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Joy Mardon, Manorbier, Pembrokeshire
With every corner you turn and every hill you go over - there is yet another stunning view. Wales is absolutely full of Stunning views. No matter which way you turn.
Mon May 11 10:14:16 2009
Dawn Richardson.
I think the most stunning view would be sitting in the Public Garden in New Quay Wales. Looking out over the Bay, laying out on the Grass, sunny day, a warm gentle breeze in my Hair snuggled upto the ONE I LOVE.... Idyllic!
Mon Aug 4 08:19:11 2008
Will from Telford
The journey through the train from Barmouth to Caersws is breath taking. The train runs along the coast through the tracks nicely chisseld on the cliffs, giving you a panoramic view of the sea and the cliff.
It seems that not just the wales but girls from Wales are beautiful as well. Yesterday, after visting Barmouth beach on my way back to telford, I met this beautiful girl on the train from Newtown. Wish I had asked her number...
Wed Jun 11 15:27:19 2008
Farmer
Looking down the Teme Valley
Wed Nov 7 10:47:17 2007
Damien Morris from Llandrindod Wells
There is a farm in Broughwood called the Lloyney Farm where I have done some lambing work and I thought I would say that the view from up there is superb, you get to see the beautiful views of the black mountains,the time to look at them is on a clear night when the sun is setting,also you look right down the valley to Llyswen and the beautiful Llangoed Hall.
Tue Sep 11 08:47:45 2007
Patsy Gilthorpe
Hi Lauri, Gilthorpe is my married name but there are still a large number of Gilthorpes in Derbyshire. My mothers family are from Wales hence my interest in this site.
Wed Aug 15 13:21:51 2007
Mark from Lancashire
Coming to Wales for the first time next week. Hope its as beautiful as you suggest. Can't wait to encounter the experience.
Thu May 24 09:19:29 2007
Lauri Gilthorpe, Ontario, Canada
Hi Patsy:I was intrigued to see that you hail from Derbyshire. My late husband's father Samuel Gilthorpe was born and grew there. As Gilthorpe is an unusual name I am going through all of the Gilthorpes on the Net and when you name came up I thought...here's another one!! I met my husband in Ireland where he'd grown up after his father had gone there when he'd finished his service in the first world war. I would love to know if there are any Gilthorpes left in their original home in Derbyshire. His sister aged 93 is alive and well and living in Ireland. Would like to hear from you.
Sat Apr 7 16:23:50 2007
John Dingley, St Paul, Minnesota
Formerly of Llanafan Fawr. My best view is from the top of the Cilau above Bwlch Wern. There is a panoramic view there on a clear day that is incredible.To the North the mountains seem to go on forever. To the East you can see a long way into England. To the South are Eppynt and the Magnificent Brecon Beacons.The West is my favorite. Below is Coed Y Cilau Forest and the Gwenwst Valley and in the distance is Drygarn Fawr and Gorllywn and many other incredible places. In the bustle of urban life I can go there in my mind and say "That is home and reality."
Sun Jan 7 20:14:21 2007
Dianne from Tonypandy, Rhondda
My lovely valley is the Abergwesyn Pass following the Irfon River all the way from Beulah.
Who owns the remote but beautiful Welsh Farmhouse with the ford to cross the road (near the Devil's Staircase?)
To eat our lunch in the little garden of the old Abergwesyn Village Hall and then look up and see the sheets of Bluebells in the late Spring adorning the mountainsides --this is an absolute rhapsody for my soul.
When my days are ended, this loveliest of valleys will be my final resting place.
Mon Jul 31 11:22:40 2006
Richard from Llanwrthwl
It has just got to be the view from the top of Drygarn Fawr, the mountain above Abergwesyn. One of the remotest place in Wales.
Sat Jan 28 15:54:57 2006
Helen from Brynna
Born and lived in Mid Wales in Builth Road for my first 18 years, I love to go back now to the 'green wilderness' and the land known in the Mabinogion as 'Elenydd'. A favourite of mine to to climb Craig yr Allt, (The hill of bells), near LLanafan Fawr on the Beulah/Newbridge road. You can see for miles up there, it's the very start of the Cambrian mountian range and a wonderful place to chill out. I always feel it welcomes me back evey time I go, red kites, buzzards overhead and just the sheep for company. Another favourite is the nature reserve at Gilfach nr. Rhayader; walk where the monks trod!
Thu Jan 12 17:18:33 2006
Simon Roberts
A view of Caban Coch dam from Elan Valley Visitors Centre when water is coming over the dam and there is great sun from one side or the other producing a "diamond" in the shot
Fri Dec 16 11:23:30 2005
Eifion Morgan, Llwydiarth, Powys
My favourite view is of my home town
Llanfyllin, from the top of Lonely Tree.
Thu Oct 20 20:03:27 2005
Carys from Aberystwyth
Has to be Constitution hill on a dry November 5th night. Wrap up warm, take a flask with you, sit back and watch for miles around.
Thu Oct 6 16:36:22 2005
Paul Rowe from Rhayader
Anywhere on the B4518 from Rhayader to Llanidloes but the view as you come over the "Bwlch" from St Harmon towards Rhayader, is one to behold! You can see pretty much the whole of West Radnor and not a soul in sight.
Thu Sep 15 16:07:44 2005
Kev Bloggs from Black'ood
Yes, Wales is pretty! What she needs now is a bit of 'culture': more restaurants, hotels, pubs and such that offer quality and a warm welcome to ALL, not just the local 'boys and girls' out for a skinful/fight/...(you know what!) frightening decent folk away and generally lowering the quality of life for everyone.
As it is all we have to offer is Rugby and nasty 'plastic' franchised pubs that cater to the hedonistic youth. We lag behind the rest of the country in this respect.
Thu Aug 25 22:29:39 2005
Bill from Llandrinio
Of too many wonderful views to mention, mine has always been the Mawddach Estuary from Barmouth Bridge. It's hard to beat for the combination of water, mountain and sky (especially as summer turns into autumn) - and, for me, there are the added memories of childhood games and explorations on family holidays.
Thu Aug 18 10:20:55 2005
Pat Clarke from Llanwrtyd Wells
Although I now live in Llanwrtyd Wells I was brought up in the Elan Valley at Tynpant and went to the Elan Village School. My father worked on the Claerwen Dam and use to walk down the track via the old Nant-y-gro Dam which was used to test the explosive for the bouncing bomb. He then walked through the Caban Coch Dam to catch the Bus for the Claerwen. All this is now history but I still have fond memories. Look into my Website and click on Trains and you will see a wonderful view taken from behind my old home. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
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Thu Aug 11 16:01:25 2005
Phil Lewis from Calgary
I grew up in newtown and loved the local natural beauty, but I have a soft spot for the view of Borth beach, from the mountain road over to Aber. It just is fantastic and is on my screen saver over here.
Thu Jun 23 20:32:33 2005
Pam Addie, Devon
Looking up the River Wye from the hills above Erwood, in Powys.
Wed Jun 1 11:27:29 2005
Monica, Rocky Mountain Foothills, Canada ( ex. New
Most of my favourite views have already been mentioned (Radnor Forest, Rhogo, Abergwesyn, Beulah to Tregaron), but here's another one; the area around Hafod and Strata Florida. Totally wild and, the last time I was there, unspoilt.
Mon May 9 00:27:46 2005
Eddie Ward,Crossgates,Llandrindod Wells.
I have been blessed to see most of the views mentioned and fully agree with the remarks made. Some views are short and stunning and others are long distance, beautiful and absorbing. I would like to add two views to the list. One to drive to and the other to walk to. The drive one first. Take the Knighton road from Dolfor which is 4miles South of Newtown Powys on the A483. After approx 3miles take the right fork and stop at the highest point. From there, you can see the Brecon Beacons in the South; Cader Idris, The Arans and the Berwyns in the West/North and towards Hirwaun in the South West, including at least 3 wind farms!! To reach the view by walking, first drive to Haynes mill which is 1 mile west of New Rador, Powys, on side of the A44 main road. Park opposite Haynes Mill on the grass verge. Walk up a lane opposite through Harley Dingle and you will see views and valleys you never thought existed in Wales. Stunning,and from the highest point you can see all the aforementioned views plus the Malvern Hills and if the forest was cut down from the skyline you could see the high rise buildings in the midlands. Mid-Wales is really a unique and beautiful area and so accessible.
Sun May 1 22:03:17 2005
Sarah, Nottingham (but her heart is in Llandrindod)
My favourite place is the 'Rogo'( sorry about spelling). It's the local's name for the hills above Howey, South of Llandrindod. It's breathtaking from the top - 360 degree views with no evidence of man's impact (or presence) on earth - bliss!
Fri Mar 11 16:58:20 2005
Richard Thom from Calgary, Canada
I grew up in Aberporth and have always loved the incredible views from the hut circles on top of Carn Ingle, at the western end of the Preseli Hills, overlooking Newport (even though this is technically in the SW).
Tue Mar 1 19:05:59 2005
Terence Mullarkey Penbryn
Take the footpath from Penbryn to Llangranog on a clear fine day. Walking mainly on the cliff tops the views over Cardigan Bay are stunning, the whole trip of around 2 miles is just a complete delight with the immediate beauty and distant views down the coast as far as the Lleyn peninsula. I do this walk quite regularly and always come back totally elated. The views take your breath away.
Sat Jan 1 14:36:12 2005
James, Aberystwyth
Either the road from Temple Bar to Llanrhystud or from Lampeter to Aberystwyth through Bronant and Lledrod.
Also the views of Cwm Rheidol and into Aberystwyth from Moriah and Capel Seion, on the road to Devil's Bridge.
Tue Dec 7 12:02:05 2004
jo
Cwm Rheidol is the most stunning place in the world i used to live there and i love it!!!!
Fri Oct 22 13:45:09 2004
elan valley
i think the views driving over the valley are excellent a must for anybody who loves scenery
Sat Oct 16 15:40:11 2004
Jan ex Brynmawr. ex Gilwern, ex Narberth, now Whit
Well where do you start with our beloved Wales????? I'll pick three of my favourites 1) The view from Llangyndir Mountain on the road from Beaufort(Ebbw Vale) over Llangyndir Moors towards Llangyndir Village. You can see Llangorse Lake on a clear day. 2) The Brecon & Abergavenny Canal. All of it 33+ miles of unspoilt Beauty. 3) The view has you drive over from the Roch road to Newgale, as you came over the top into Newgale, the view takes your breath away. I Love Wales.
Sat Oct 2 14:47:29 2004
Ellis Mathias Llangamarch Wells
The view I cherish most is from the peak on Garn Wen just north of Beulah. On a clear day you can see Hay Bluff and the Black Mountains,Brecon Beacons,Radnor Forrest,Epynt, and the area towards Builth Wells,including several tiny villages and hamlets.What a feast!
Thu Aug 19 21:08:11 2004
Ianto from Y Borth
Any upland view without a windfarm (factory) is nice but they are getting scarcer all the time.
Mon Aug 9 16:12:34 2004
Emma Heather from holland (rhayader girl orginally
I have to agree with Mike James from Powys regarding the Elan valley. I have visited many places in the world but nothing makes me well up with pride and home sickness at the though of Rhayader and the beautiful Elan valley. You have to see it to believe it. Everyone in the area of the valley are so friendly and I love it there.
Sat Jul 31 21:10:17 2004
Vicky, from cambridge
i spent 2 weeks doing fieldwork in the area of strata florida just outside ponthrhydfendigaid and the views from the tops of the mountains above the abbey are spectacular!
Wed Jul 14 17:03:07 2004
John Amos from Nottingham
The lane from the A470 north of Rhayader to St Harmon through the Marteg valley and Gilfach Nature Reserve is just stunning. Fantastic scenery and a great place to visit stopping off for a tea at the long house.
Mon Jun 7 03:00:15 2004
Jason Holmes, now RAF in scotland
For me its being on grassy hill side above Tremadog Sills, looking over to the Moelwyn mts, the sharp outline of cincht and the rounded bulk of moelwyn mawr, the deep lush valley in between, then looking south to the rhinog mts and the glaslyn estuary...perfect, no one about execept sheep and the odd lost geologist!
Thu May 13 22:01:30 2004
Karen Sexton from Harlow
Standing on Parsons bridge looking down at the Rheidol river. The rock has been carved out by stones and water into wonderful circle shapes. Only since the river has been dammed can you see this. It is so peaceful there, you can only hear nature at its best.
Thu Apr 29 09:15:04 2004
Rich Meredith, Flrodia ex Newbridge-on-Wye
Two places come to mind for me..Pontymynach (Devils Bridge) or the beautiful road through Abergwessyn. Wild Wales at it's finest and two of the first places I visit whenever I am home.
Fri Apr 9 18:13:26 2004
ema and kirsty from aberstwyth
top bench at penrhyncoch the veiw is amazing and shows you the whole of penrhyncoch village
Wed Mar 24 11:50:42 2004
Glyndwr "Bert" Jones in Middlesex
I have been away from Glasbury On Wye, and in the London area, for over 17 years. The views and memories are too numerous but count, but what always makes me smile, swell with pride and bring a tear to my eye is to see the "Ddraig Goch" roadsign saying "Croeso i Cymru ", welcome home Boy bach. Cymru am Byth.
Mon Mar 1 23:53:33 2004
Oli Miles from Telford with a caravan in Aber
Without a doubt, the top of Constitution Hill. Me and a mate went up there in the summer, on a hot sunny day, and if you look over Cardigan Bay, it's magnificent. If you walk over the hills from Morfa Bychan to Aber, they're just as spectacular. Can't wait to go to uni there!
Mon Feb 16 12:24:12 2004
John Lewis from Doha Qatar
Without a doubt it must be the most photographed house in Wales. The view of Botcoll 1 mile from Devil's Bridge as a typical Welsh farm House. It is true and it is beautiful
Fri Jan 30 13:35:17 2004
Peter Tonks from Llanwrtyd Wells
Just stand on a clear day having climbed from Garth up the B4519 to the top of Mynydd Eppynt and look back across the valley that you are leaving -the views are breath-taking in all directions and seasons, inner peace and a feeling of insignificance in such grandeur are a humbling experience.
Fri Jan 30 13:34:48 2004
Scooby from Lampeter
One of my favourite views is on the Llanwrda Road from Lampeter at the Tafarn Jem, viewing over the hedgrowed fields towards the Brecons. My other view is from Llanllwni Mountain, as on a clear day you can see the Black Mountains near Swansea, the Preselis in Pebrokeshire and the Cambrian mountains rising to the north of the Teifi valley. It's quite spectacular!
Fri Jan 30 13:34:21 2004
Rob Staley from Ripley in Derbyshire
The coastal road from Fishguard to Aberystwyth is superb... The area around Ffestiniog is something to marvel over and the Brynmman to Llangadog road at the top of the black mountains is probably the best view in all of the uk. The castle ruins at Aber looking out to sea is very tranquil.
Fri Jan 30 13:34:00 2004
Anne Austin
A week on a canalboat from Beacon Park Boats leaving Llanfoist Wharf in the summer, visiting most of the villages lining the canal (+ Crickhowell) and enjoying every minute of amazing Welsh hospitality. We are Australians and this must be the the most beautiful and friendly place on earth! Yes we LOVED Wales
Fri Jan 30 13:33:27 2004
Bryan from Talgarth
The view of Talgarth from the Black Mountains - simply magnificent
Fri Jan 30 13:33:06 2004
Patsy Gilthorpe from Dronsfield, Derbyshire
The road from Dronfield to Beulah in Powys is the most wonderful road in the world! To see the mountains in the distance loom onto the horizon. To know that when you start to see the signs for Knighton you are nearly at the border, and to hear the cheers from our gang of seven (especially from a tearful Mother) when we are in Wales!! The valleys are greener, the air sweeter and the memories more precious. The view of the village nestled under the hillside and my Grandmother waving us into the house was the greatest view ever."
Fri Jan 30 13:32:40 2004
David from Llandrindod
The Radnor Forest: I have walked/ridden a variety of routes across the forest in all weathers and the views are spectacular, especially looking west across the Ithon Valley
Fri Jan 30 13:32:05 2004
Elizabeth Keefe
Greetings from Newfoundland, Canada. I am an ex patriot from Glasbury on Wye. My advice is take the road from Hay on Wye to Abergavenny, up over the Black Mountains. A small road, passing room difficult in places. Pony trek up there and stop for a lunch at the pub near Llanthony Abbey. Market day in Abergavenny is Tuesday. A beautiful walk, beautiful scenery and on good days you may even see hot air balloonists or hang gliders strutting their stuff from the mountain top.Lots of picnickers too. I love Wales!
Fri Jan 30 13:31:40 2004
Kayleigh from Aberdare
The view from the Brecon Beacons is astounding and breathtaking - you can see for miles
Fri Jan 30 13:31:18 2004
John Duggan
The view northwards of the western edges of the Black Mountains. I have taken many photos from above Talgarth - none are the same - always changing... The view from Upper Trewalkin Farm near Pengenffordd could hardly be bettered
Fri Jan 30 13:30:57 2004
Russell Prince
The Fathew Valley, the road through Abergynolwyn looking toward Cadair Idris. Breath taking, ever changing colour and light as well as dramatic. Just perfect.
Fri Jan 30 13:30:34 2004
Jill Kibble
So many choices we are totally spoilt but a favourite must be walking on Kerry Ridgeway (anywhere) Montgomery Powys. You can literally see for miles over the glorious hills with ever changing light and seasons, fantastic sunsets and perfect peace. Try it as the best stress buster around and it's free!
Fri Jan 30 13:30:15 2004
Janey Stevens
The Beulah to Tregaron road: This is a single track road, not to be taken by the faint hearted as there are sheer drops off the single track and very few barriers. That said it has the most stunningly beautiful views! Mountains that stretch for mile after mile, with forestry interspersed here and there.
A word of warning! Don't attempt it if it has been raining for a prolonged period as there are three very low bridges across three streams and they flood with deep, fast running water. Don't attempt it in the winter because you have to negotiate the Devil's Staircase (that should be enough of an explanation!)
If you turn off the Abergwesyn road from Tregaron after the lonely red telephone box, it leads to the Lynne Brianne reservior and that has stunning views also.
Fri Jan 30 13:29:52 2004
Helen Clare Taylor
I love the view of the Dyfi Estuary from the hills behind Taliesin, especially Pen Sarn Ddu. The mountains sweep down to sea with Aberdyfi in the background and the sands of Ynyslas sparkle in the sunlight. What a magical place!
Fri Jan 30 13:28:58 2004
Rigger from Aberystwyth
It's got to be Constitution Hill in Aberystwyth. If you can be bothered to walk up it its even better, because you can be up at dawn. On a clear day you can see both Welsh national parks - Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire. And if you can't be bothered to walk it, you can drive up to the Welsh Books Council. Its the lazy man's Consti Hill
Fri Jan 30 13:28:39 2004
Mike James from Powys
The upper Elan Valley and 'Old Aberystwyth Road' area with its outstanding views which change continuously, not just season by season, but day by day and minute by minute. As the light changes and catches the colours of the heather on the hillside or the stunning yellow gorse with its heady aroma; but perhaps standing above Pont yr Elan as the sun falls in the west and glints off the river meandering towards Craig Goch is the view which most moves me. Having lived in the area for a number of years, this is a place which I would happily spend all my days.
Fri Jan 30 13:27:26 2004
Which Mid Wales views take your breath away...
