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🏴 EDITORS PICK 🏴
BEACONS OF SPRING - BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG IN LATE FEBRUARY
Pen Y Fan
Everyone talks about the Beacons in summer. Long days, golden light, Pen y Fan queues snaking back to the car park. But right now? It's a different place entirely.
The crowds haven't arrived. The light is changing. And the Beacons are quietly doing something spectacular.
The waterfalls in Waterfall Country are at their absolute best after a wet Welsh winter. All that rain since October has been building to this. Sgwd yr Eira is thundering, the gorges are full, and you can walk behind the falls with almost nobody else around. That won't be true in six weeks.
Up on the ridges the days are noticeably longer. On a clear morning the light hitting the flat topped peaks of the central Beacons has a quality that is hard to describe. Pale, clean, almost Nordic. If Pen y Fan is on your list, this is one of the better times to go. Always check conditions before heading up though.
Down in Brecon town, the canal towpath is perfect for a morning walk. Quiet, flat and traffic free.
And if you can stay a night, do it. The Beacons are a Dark Sky Reserve. On a clear February evening the stars are something else.
Fewer people. Lower prices. Wales doing what Wales does best.
✨WHAT’S OCCURRING✨
🏉 SIX NATIONS RUGBY 🏉
WALES RUGBY 🏴 - Wales v Scotland is this Saturday, 21 February, kick off at 16:40 GMT at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
The Welsh national anthem "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" was the first national anthem ever sung at a sporting event. It was at a Wales vs Scotland rugby match in 1905. It's widely considered the best anthem in world sport to sing! Check out The Ultimate Guide to Watching Wales Rugby Play in Cardiff 2026
FEBRUARY IS THE BEST TIME TO SEE SNOWDROPS IN WALES
SNOWDROPS IN WALES
SNOWDROP WALKS - Get outside this February and witness Wales spectacular snowdrop displays. From Cardiff to North Wales historic gardens, here's where to find the best blooms before they're gone. See the guide here.
WELSH FACT - The Welsh name for snowdrop is "Eirlys" which literally translates to "snow lily." These delicate flowers have been blooming in Welsh woodlands since the 16th century, and some of our oldest displays are over 400 years old.
📚 WORTH A READ 📚
FEBRUARY 2026
☀️ WEATHER ☀️
Thursday 19th February ❄️🌨️ Cold with a lingering chance of wintry showers, particularly over higher ground. Largely dry elsewhere but staying very chilly. Highs around 4°C. Wrap up warm!
Friday 20th February 🌧️ Temperatures recover slightly as rain moves in. Outbreaks of rain likely through the day with damp conditions across much of Wales. Highs around 9°C.
Saturday 21st February 🌧️ Wet conditions continuing with a good chance of rain through the day. Worth bearing in mind if you're heading to the Principality Stadium for Wales v Scotland — kick off 4:40pm, so pack a waterproof. Highs around 10°C.
Sunday 22nd February 🌤️ Drier and brighter with the rain clearing. A mix of cloud and some clearer spells making for a more pleasant end to the weekend. Highs around 9°C.
⚠️ Heads up: Ground conditions remain saturated across many parts of Wales. Keep an eye on river levels and local flood alerts, particularly in low-lying areas. The wet Saturday could cause surface water issues — check conditions before travelling.
⚽️ SPORTS 🏉
FOOTBALL ⚽️
🔴 Wrexham AFC
Saturday 21st February | 3:00pm
Wrexham vs Ipswich Town (H)
STŌK Cae Ras | Championship
⚪ Swansea City
Saturday 21st February | 12:30pm
Swansea City vs Bristol City (H)
Swansea.com Stadium | Championship
🔵 Cardiff City
Saturday 21st February | 3:00pm
Cardiff City vs Plymouth (A)
Home Park | League One
🟡 Newport County
Saturday 21st February | 3:00pm
Newport County vs Cambridge United (H)
Rodney Parade | League Two
RUGBY 🏉
SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP
Men's Six Nations – Round 3
Saturday 21st February | 4:40pm GMT
Wales vs Scotland
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Live on BBC & S4C
LATEST RUGBY GUIDE:
Wales return home to face Scotland in Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations Championship.
U20 Six Nations
Friday 20th February | 7:15pm GMT
Wales U20 vs Scotland U20
Venue: Cardiff Arms Park
The U20s continue their campaign with their third fixture of the tournament.
🚆TRANSPORT UPDATES 🚗
ROAD DISRUPTION
Cardiff — Wales v Scotland 🏉
Roads around the Principality Stadium will be closed from 12:30pm until 9pm on Saturday. Cardiff Queen Street station will also be closed except for accessible travel and Cardiff Bay passengers. The M4 is expected to be very busy.
A470 — Mid Wales
The A470 between Caersws and Talerddig is closed in both directions overnight until 21st February (7pm to 6am). This is a key route through mid Wales so plan accordingly if travelling north or south through Powys this weekend.
A55 — North Wales
The A55 eastbound between Penmaenmawr and Puffin Roundabout faces overnight closures from Sunday 22nd February for resurfacing work (9pm to 6am). Worth noting if heading back east on Sunday evening.
M4 — South Wales
The M4 eastbound off slip at Junction 35 Pencoed is closed overnight until 21st February. Ongoing lane closures between J37 Pyle and J42 Earlswood are also in place until April.
A470 — Pontypridd to Abercynon
Overnight closures on this stretch are in place until 21st February. Relevant for anyone heading into the valleys from Cardiff.
RAIL DISRUPTION
Cardiff — Wales v Scotland (Saturday) Cardiff Queen Street station will be closed on Saturday for the rugby, except for accessible travel and Cardiff Bay passengers. Transport for Wales will provide extra capacity where possible — check before you travel.
Cardiff Central to Penarth — All Day Sunday The Cardiff Central to Penarth line is affected all day due to engineering work, running through to Saturday 28th February.
Cardiff Central to Rhymney — All Day Sunday The Rhymney line is also affected all day from Sunday 22nd February, with buses replacing trains and calling at all stops including Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street. Rail tickets are accepted on Cardiff Bus services 92, 93 and 94.
Hereford to Newport / Cardiff — Late Night Sunday Engineering work between Hereford and Newport closes all lines on Sunday evening. The 20:30 Manchester to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford with a replacement bus running to Cardiff. The 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Newport with a replacement bus running to Hereford.
Did You Know? More than 20% of Wales is designated as National Park - the highest percentage in the UK. More facts here
Till next time,
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