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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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Space-themed attractions in Cymru for budding astronauts

From observatories to moon rocks, these are the top cosmic attractions in Cymru for space-obsessed kids.

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  • Guided tours
  • Family
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  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
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Insider's guide to Monmouthshire

Find out what to see, eat, drink and do in Monmouthshire, the food capital of Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Family
  • Food
  • Drink
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
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Visit our UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales

Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Outdoor
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From surfing to Elvis - exploring Bridgend

From surfing to Elvis - exploring Bridgend. Discover fab beaches, golf courses and fun events.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Food
  • Drink
Glamorgan Heritage Coast
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Road tripping through the Cambrian Mountains

Dafydd Wyn Morgan gives the inside scoop on what to see and do across the Cambrian Mountains.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Trains and railways
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
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A picnic 'n' mix of Welsh foodie delights

Join author Lowri Haf Cooke on a food and drink odyssey around Wales to find the perfect picnic.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Food
  • Drink
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Walkies in South Wales

Dog-friendly walks in the South Wales forests, mountains, beaches and hills.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Food
  • Outdoor
South Wales
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Family-friendly cafés and walks in North Wales

Gwen Saunders Collins shares her favourite family-friendly walks in North Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Family
  • Food
North Wales
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Buggy routes around Caerdydd and the Vale

Caerdydd (Cardiff) based personal trainer Cadi Fôn shares her favourite places to walk with her baby daughter.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Family
  • Food
South Wales
Twthill, Caernarfon

Ten places in Wales with literary connections

Author and poet Rhys Iorweth visits ten special places which have inspired Welsh writers.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Arts
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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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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Mountains
  • Camping and glamping
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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