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Self led itineraries

Explore Wales your own way. Find a self-guided trip to suit your schedule - from inspirational driving routes to heritage and walking holidays. 

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Discover The Wales Way routes

Explore a family of routes around Wales and get to know our heartlands, mountains and coast.

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Dylan Thomas' writing shed - a small wooden shed overlooking an estuary.

Take a tour of Dylan Thomas' Laugharne

Discover the places in Laugharne associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
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Enjoy fun-filled family days out in West Wales

Castles, culture and coast - discover West Wales on a family holiday.

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  • Guided tours
  • Historic places
  • Family
West Wales
A wooden balcony with folding deckchairs overlooking green countryside, with sunlight streaming across the landscape and large glass doors opening into a modern dining and kitchen area.

Eco-friendly places to visit in Wales

For the eco-conscious traveller, here's a selection of eco-friendly places to visit in Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Eco-friendly
  • Guided tours
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Outdoor

Discover the people and local history of Cymru

Journey through Welsh history at the smaller, specialised museums across Wales.

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  • Historic places
  • Family
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Discovering history and wildlife along the Severn Way

Explore history and wildlife along the River Severn walking between Newtown and Welshpool.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Canals
  • Outdoor
Powys
Couple walking in Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Fall in love with North Wales 

Enjoy a romantic break in one of the picturesque coastal seaside towns of North Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Restaurant
North Wales
View from a hillside of a cliff railway and a seaside resort with a pier.

A few days with a family exploring Mid Wales

Jude Rogers and her family ace the school holidays on a Mid Wales adventure.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
Mid Wales
A watercolour painting of foxgloves on a hillside overlooking a valley.

The undiscovered joys of the Ceiriog Valley

Find out why much-loved local artist Rosie Davies is inspired by this beautiful part of the world.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Rural
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
sea viewed from a cliff

Discover the stunning beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast

Explore the beautiful beaches, craggy cliffs and wildlife-filled islands of Pembrokeshire.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • Outdoor
Pembrokeshire
people sat on wall, Aberaeron harbour.

Cai Morgan's favourite photo spots

Vlogger and photographer Cai Morgan, shares Instagrammable spots along The Coastal Way in Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Outdoor
A man looking at a wide golden sandy beach.

Walking, exploring and enjoying the Llŷn Peninsula

Dylan Jones, from Shoot From The Trip, shares his favourite Llŷn Peninsula spots.

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  • Insider guide
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
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Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Aerial view of Barmouth Mawddach Estuary Snowdonia.

A week travelling the Coastal Way

Hidden coves, rare sealife, craggy castles and bustling coastal towns are all on this epic route.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Food
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  • Accommodation

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