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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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sandy beach on a sunny day.

Cardigan Bay coastal adventures

Discover some of the activities, adventures and attractions near Cardigan Bay in Mid Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Wales Coast Path
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Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
Ci yn eistedd ar y traeth, yw weld drwy gefn dau berson.

Great Welsh beaches for dog days out

Discover dog-friendly beaches across Wales, whatever the season.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
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The royal family in Wales

A celebration of the strong connections between Wales and the British royal family.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
Family sit at a wooden picnic table outside a white pub with drinks, while two dogs stand nearby.

Pubs for pups: Enjoy a round with your hound

Here are a selection of pubs that are cosy dog-friendly Welsh boozers.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Rural
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Outdoor
A woman and a dog on a wooden bridge over a woodland stream.

Explore accessible attractions in South Wales

In South Wales we’ve plenty of easy-access attractions to keep you busy.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
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South Wales
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Take a romantic break in a boutique town in West Wales

Lose yourself in the green countryside, beautiful coast and chic towns of West Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Urban
  • Food
West Wales
a group of people on a guided tour in an ornately decorated room of Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Urban
Cardiff
A woman giving a girl a piggy back on a coastal path near Llantwit Major.

Walking the scenic Glamorgan Coast

Starting from Llantwit Major, this circular nine mile walk takes in coastal heritage along the way.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
Glamorgan Heritage Coast
View of Bardsey Island from land.

An Arthurian adventure in Wales

From fabled fortresses to hallowed hoof prints, Wales has dozens of King Arthur sites to discover.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
Newport city footbridge at night with lights reflecting in the water.

An insider guide to Newport

Writer/director and Newport native Darragh Mortell's top tips for shopping, sightseeing and dining.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Urban
  • List
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
man and two children walking with view towards Aberystwyth coast.

Calming seaside towns

Discover some of the seaside towns and historic features in coastal Mid Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Trains and railways
  • Myths and legends
  • Urban
Mid Wales
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

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