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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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Views of Aberystwyth bay from the Cliff top railway.

An insider's guide to Aberystwyth

Discover the best places to stay, eat amazing food, shop and chill out in Ceredigion's largest town.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Arts
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
Llyn Tegid at sunset, Bala, North Wales.

Family breaks in Bala

A town by a lake surrounded by mountains, rich in culture, Bala is ‘real’ Wales at its very best.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Rural
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Two spaniels at the waterfalls.

Dog-friendly North Wales

Steph and the Spaniels share their favourite pet-friendly places to visit in North Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Rural
  • Autumn
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Three cyclists on a wooden railway bridge path, with a train passing by.

Travelling around Wales

How to get around Wales by public transport, driving, cycling or walking.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Trains and railways
  • Transport and travel
An unusual rock formation shaped like a dragon jutting out to sea at sunset.

10 of the most glorious coastal views

Be inspired by wonderful coastal scenery, with solitary lighthouses, pretty harbours and dramatic cliffs.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Geography
  • List
  • Outdoor
Two mountain bikers on a downhill trail through woodland.

Must-ride Welsh mtb routes for experienced riders

There's a great selection of intermediate mountain bike routes in Wales. These are some of the best.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Groups
  • List
  • Outdoor
Town hall with statue and Christmas trees.

Cowbridge highlights

Discover the highlights of Cowbridge, a pretty Welsh town in South Wales, with local expert Amy Pay.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Urban
  • List
Glamorgan Heritage Coast
Coasteering group jumping off rocks into sea.

7 active adventures to enjoy in Pembrokeshire

Discover great adventures to be had in Britain’s only Coastal National Park.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • Outdoor
Pembrokeshire
Velothon Wales competitors cycling passed Caerphilly Castle.

Places to visit along The Celtic Trail

Sustrans have picked their favourite attractions to visit along the Celtic Trail cycle route in Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Family on beach at Beaumaris with pier in background.

Four days with the family in North Wales

This four day action-packed itinerary in North Wales is perfect for all the family.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Film crew filming in woodland.

Discover the must-see TV and film locations in Wales

Discover some of the places in Wales that have featured on the big and small screen.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • List
Signpost on coastal path looking over water.

10 short Wales Coast Path walks through history

Ten walks along the Wales Coast Path taking in castles and places of Welsh history and heritage.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path

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