Wales

A magical place of myth and legend. A country of unbeatable majesty, unspoilt charm and iconic beauty. It can only be Wales. With 133 miles of rugged coastline, some of the highest peaks in Britain, the National Trust cares for some astonishingly dramatic and timeless landscapes in Wales.

From the varied Pembrokeshire coast, to the sheer drama of the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia, our work covers a spectacular span of landscape, home to some fantastic flora and fauna, as well as agriculture. In fact, over the past few years the National Trust has been at the heart of a programme to restore traditional grazing by cattle, ponies and sheep on Pembrokeshire's coastal heaths and inland commons. This has resulted in spectacular improvements to the plants and wildlife of these special places.

The Llyn Peninsula is one of the jewels of Wales. The fishing village of Porthdinllaen is picture-postcard perfect, and the ancient common land of Mynydd Anelog is amongst the best examples of its kind in Europe. So, from conversation to wildlife, country houses to stunning gardens, Wales has it all. But it has its own challenges too, geography being one of them. While we want everyone to share in the special places we care for, we find ourselves widely dispersed over a huge area that is often not easy to access. This means we have to work harder to engage and involve our own people as well as those in our local communities, while spreading our resources as far and wide as possible.

A word from our Director, Hilary McGrady

"As we breathe new life in our properties and land, the region can be seen from two definite angles. You'll notice an avid passion for sustainable management of the land that we own, including plots in Brecon and Snowdonia. There is also an underlying desire to reduce the amount of energy and carbon consumption in the region. Ours is a vision to be 100% energy self-sufficient in the next five years – which is ambitious but completely achievable. That's because in everything we do, coastal issues are faced head on and climate change is always considered. Take Stackpole, for instance – a major environmental project, and already proud home of the National Trust's largest ever solar heating system. Yes, Wales is a region of plentiful opportunity, which you'll take great advantage of. Bringing disparate work streams and teams together, and providing consistent services, you'll also ensure carbon and financial sustainability, so the wonder of our portfolio can live on forever."