The most pleasant weather—and the best regional produce—are found from May to September.
The area is best explored by car. Trains run several times daily from London's Paddington Station to Cardiff (two hours) and Swansea (three hours), where rental cars are available.
Burn off the extra calories by taking advantage of the spectacular walking trails in Wales's national parks. Two of our favorites: the rugged Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (www.pcnpa.org.uk) and Brecon Beacons National Park (www.breconbeacons.org), where you'll find trails that wrap through the mist-clad Black Mountains.
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