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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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Top spots for foodies on The North Wales Way

A food trail full of amazing local produce, remarkable restaurants and fine wine and spirits.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Shopping
North Wales
Aerial view of Barmouth Mawddach Estuary Snowdonia.

A week travelling the Coastal Way

Hidden coves, rare sealife, craggy castles and bustling coastal towns are all on this epic route.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Accommodation
people sat on wall, Aberaeron harbour.

Cai Morgan's favourite photo spots

Vlogger and photographer Cai Morgan, shares Instagrammable spots along The Coastal Way in Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Outdoor
A watercolour painting of foxgloves on a hillside overlooking a valley.

The undiscovered joys of the Ceiriog Valley

Find out why much-loved local artist Rosie Davies is inspired by this beautiful part of the world.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Rural
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
View from a hillside of a cliff railway and a seaside resort with a pier.

A few days with a family exploring Mid Wales

Jude Rogers and her family ace the school holidays on a Mid Wales adventure.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
Mid Wales
Couple walking in Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Fall in love with North Wales 

Enjoy a romantic break in one of the picturesque coastal seaside towns of North Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Restaurant
North Wales
Man walking with two dogs along the canal

Discovering history and wildlife along the Severn Way

Explore history and wildlife along the River Severn walking between Newtown and Welshpool.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Canals
  • Outdoor
Powys

Discover the people and local history of Cymru

Journey through Welsh history at the smaller, specialised museums across Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
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  • Indoor
Fins of two dolphins emerging from the waves off Ramsey Island.

Make your holiday footprint a little lighter

For the eco-conscious traveller, here's a selection of eco-friendly places to visit in Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Eco-friendly
  • Guided tours
  • National Trust
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Outdoor
family posing for photo outside cathedral.

Enjoy fun-filled family days out in West Wales

Castles, culture and coast - discover West Wales on a family holiday.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Historic places
  • Family
West Wales
Dylan Thomas' writing shed

Take a tour of Dylan Thomas' Laugharne

Discover the places in Laugharne associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
Walkers on the waterfall trail.

Romantic Bannau Brycheiniog breaks

Enjoy a little well-earned together time in the naturally beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) in Mid Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Couples
  • Rural
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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