// WALKING IN WALES
Wales also has some of the best walking in the world. I'm not talking here of trans-Alpine hikes or long-distance epics, but the kind of walking that most of us enjoy - a refreshing few miles on a footpath that wanders amongst grassy hills and wooded vales, or an exhilarating few hours along the coast with sea breezes and spectacular views for company.
Put the two together - wonderful walking and superb hotels - and you have the contents of this brochure. It concentrates on a part of Wales - the South-eastern corner - which offers a huge variety of walking opportunities. By staying in the featured Welsh Rarebits hotels you can experience the wide, open spaces of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the cliffs of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the woodlands and riverbanks of the Wye and Usk valleys.
We have focused on South-east Wales for other reasons too. The region is so easy to get to with excellent road and rail links to the rest of Britain - it's the ideal short-break destination. From London, for example, you'll be crossing the border in just two hours. Then there are the area's other attractions. South-east Wales is the most vibrant, varied part of Wales, where you'll find everything from the cosmopolitan capital city of Cardiff to picturesque villages, and an abundance of arts and crafts, heritage and culture.
Walking the Welsh Rarebits way is all about the gentle exploration of the countryside and coastline from characterful hotels renowned for their comfort, food and welcome. All the hotels featured go out of their way to make walkers welcome - and they also provide information on local routes and paths. So bring your walking boots and look forward to some fresh air and fabulous scenery. What's more, Rarebits hotels are the kind of places where you'll look forward to putting your feet up at the end of the day.
