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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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Family friendly Anglesey

Alison Lea-Wilson gives a guided tour of Anglesey and some of the best family attractions.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
The Isle of Anglesey
ten individuals going cold water swimming wearing swimsuits and swim caps. Seen from behind, they are stood in the shallow waves of the sea. One person is holding their hands above their head, others have their hands in the air.

Get wild with open water swimming in Wales

Discover sandy beaches, rocky coves and mountain lake locations suitable for wild swimming.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Groups
  • Outdoor
Two people cycling along a riverside path, with a modern footbridge and green trees beside the water under a clear blue sky.

Taff Trail heritage and greenery

Explore this route, taking in industrial heritage, pretty, green open spaces, castles and canals.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Urban
  • List
  • Outdoor
South Wales
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Short getaway ideas and family days out

Loads of ideas for a fun-packed family mini-break with great activities for all the family!

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
  • List
aerial view of sandy beach, green pathways and clear blue sea.

Four walks in Pembrokeshire

Here are four fabulous strolls on the world-renowned Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
Pembrokeshire
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Make memories with your mates on a weekend away

With great activities and accommodation choices, Cymru makes planning a weekend group trip a breeze.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Groups
  • Accommodation
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Five family-friendly days in South Wales

A family trip around South Wales unearths some of the major tourist attractions.

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  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Trains and railways
  • Food
  • Shopping
South Wales
View of two people walking on the Pontcysyllte aqueduct in autumn.

Lakes and rivers of Wales

Welsh rivers and canals to picnic by and lakes with hidden depths and intriguing back-stories.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Canals
  • Mountains
  • List
  • Outdoor
The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Sun-dappled trails

The Wye Valley enchanted Wordsworth and captured Turner - find out why for yourself…

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
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Follow the TARDIS to top Doctor Who locations

Discover the locations behind the TV series with this handy guide to Doctor Who locations in Wales

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
South Wales
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All-weather things to do indoors in West Wales

West Wales is a playground of natural splendour. It’s also a fantastic area for indoor explorations.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Groups
  • Family
  • Indoor
West Wales
Couple walking above Porth Wen at sunset near Amlwch on the Wales Coast Path.

Walks in North Wales

Explore the soaring mountains and refreshing coastal walks of North Wales.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
North Wales

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