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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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Stone houses and bridge in Beddgelert by the river.

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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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
View of Aberdare Library Square towards Cannon Street

Explore the royal bounty of the 'Queen of the Hills'

Come bask in the presence of royalty as you enjoy the beauty of Aberdare, the 'Queen of the Hills.'

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Rural
  • Urban
South Wales Valleys
Views of the promenade, coastline, pier and cable cars from a high vantage point.

Enjoy a trip to the North Wales coast

Llandudno and Colwyn Bay are the perfect places for exploring beaches, nature, castles and more!

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Cast and crew on location at Llyn y Fan Fach, West Wales.

Filming locations for A Discovery of Witches

A guide to the locations where A Discovery of Witches was filmed in Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Arts
A can of Hallet's cider being poured into a glass with a drinker holding a bottle.

Get refreshed with a glass of Welsh cider

Grab a glass of Welsh cider. You’ll find prize-winning ciders all over the country.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • List
  • Drink
St Davids from above.

Exploring Britain's smallest city

Discover writer Alf Alderson's favourite things to do in St Davids, Pembrokeshire.

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  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Pembrokeshire
exterior of pub, with beer garden.

Five of the best watering holes in North Wales

Fancy a drink? Discover some of the top bars and pubs in and near Llandudno.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • List
  • Food
  • Drink
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Wide angle shot Liberty Stadiums empty pitch in Swansea

A sporting break in Swansea

Heading to Swansea for a sporting fixture? Make a weekend of it. There's loads to do for all the family.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Family
  • Urban
  • Shopping
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
Two characters from Alice in Wonderland on a bandstand in a park

Explore Llandudno - follow the White Rabbit!

Follow the Alice in Wonderland Trails around Llandudno to see the places that inspired Lewis Carroll.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Groups
  • Family
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
A bedroom with a writing desk and photos on the wall.

A Dylan Thomas trail around Swansea Bay

Trace the story of Dylan Thomas around Swansea in West Wales, his home for more than half his life.

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  • Insider guide
  • Self led itineraries
  • National symbols
  • List
Swansea Bay
exterior of cathedral.

Historic monuments on the Pembrokeshire coast

A walk in the footsteps of saints, along the Welsh coastline between St Non's Chapel and St Davids.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Wales Coast Path
Pembrokeshire
Walkers on the waterfall trail.

Romantic Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) breaks

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

Topics:

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

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