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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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10 of the most glorious coastal views

Be inspired by wonderful coastal scenery, with solitary lighthouses, pretty harbours and dramatic cliffs.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Geography
  • List
  • Outdoor
Signpost on coastal path looking over water.

10 short Wales Coast Path walks through history

Ten walks along the Wales Coast Path taking in castles and places of Welsh history and heritage.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
Three cyclists on a road with high mountains either side, at sunset.

12 long distance bike rides you have to try

Out of 1,200 miles of National Cycle Trails, we've whittled it down to 12 for you to try.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Five people riding foil boards over a stretch of water at sunset.

15 ways to go beyond the ordinary in Wales

Discover unique experiences to make your visit to Wales a trip like no other.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Wales Coast Path
Large illuminated deer Christmas decorations outside Cardiff Castle walls.

A Christmassy weekend break in Cardiff

Deaf presenter and content creator Jazzy Whipps enjoys a weekend exploring Cardiff.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • Winter
Cardiff
An estuary meeting the sea overlooking a small town.

A Cilgerran to Cardigan walk through history

Follow the River Teifi from Cilgerran Castle to the sea along this fascinating six-mile (10km) walk.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Rural
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
family with dogs on wooden platform alongside the river.

A day out in Hafren Forest in Llanidloes

Discover the walking trails of Hafren Forest plus nearby attractions and accommodation in the area.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Family
  • Outdoor
Powys
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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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • National symbols
  • List
Swansea Bay
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
grŵp o fenywod yn yfed wrth fwrdd y tu allan gyda chi wrth eu traed a golygfeydd o Fenai.

A get-together with your ‘girl-gang’

‘Girl-gang’ breaks are growing in popularity, and Wales is the perfect place to indulge in friendship therapy.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Groups
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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.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Outdoor
Overhead panorama of a glassy reservoir and sundrenched green hills

A seven day trip along the Cambrian Way

Fancy an adventure? Try this for soaring views, heart-pumping activities, historic houses and more.

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

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