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Litter and vandalism: Visitors 'destroying' beauty spots

Some visitors to Wales' mountains and coastline have "no respect", a conservation charity has said.

High numbers of people expected in Wales' beauty spots over the bank holiday weekend are being urged to respect areas and "leave no trace".

It follows a rise in vandalism, overnight camping and littering at Carmarthenshire beauty spot Morfa Bychan beach.

Stuart McDonnell, from National Truist Cymru, said vandalism and litter were "destroying" unique habitats.

28 May 2021

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