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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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From couch to Blaenau Gwent

Interested in getting fitter while enjoying beauty spots? Take inspiration from Janine Price…

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  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Mountains
  • Camping and glamping
South Wales Valleys
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An insider's guide to Merthyr Tydfil

Discover Merthyr Tydfil with the well-known musician, Eädyth Crawford.

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  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • Shopping
  • Arts
South Wales Valleys
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Fired up! TV show inspired adventures and activities

Inspired by I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and The Apprentice? Plan your trip to Wales.

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  • Historic places
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Enjoy a day of family fun at Folly Farm

Discover what's to enjoy at award winning Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire.

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  • Family
  • Indoor
Pembrokeshire
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Where Netflix's series Sex Education is filmed in Wales 

Find out about the beautiful South Wales locations you can see in the Netflix series Sex Education.

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  • Historic places
  • Rural
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
South Wales
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Explore the stunning gardens of West Wales 

West Wales has an abundance of great gardens. Here are some stunning displays to visit.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • List
  • Outdoor
West Wales
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Huw Brassington on Pen Llŷn’s outdoor adventures

Runner Huw Brassington's top spots for running, cycling and stunning views of the Llŷn Peninsula.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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Gavin and Stacey: a filming locations guide

Explore the filming locations around Wales used in the hit BBC comedy series, Gavin and Stacey.

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  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • Arts
South Wales
Wide view of mine buildings from south west Bryntail Lead Mine.

Welsh gold and precious metals

There’s still gold in those Welsh hills - discover the precious metal mines in Wales you can visit.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Mountains
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River Tywi – from source to sea

Follow Wales' longest river and see some of the country’s most stunning attractions.

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  • Historic places
  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • Outdoor
West Wales
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Wales and the USA

There are many ties between Wales and America you can discover across Wales. Find out more.

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  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
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A family break to Eryri (Snowdonia)

A family holiday in Eryri (Snowdonia) was just what travel writer Jeremy Head and family needed.

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  • Insider guide
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

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