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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
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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
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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
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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
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2027 Tour de France: Why Wales is made for bikes

Discover why Wales is made for bikes and plan a cycling holiday around the 2027 Tour de France Welsh stage.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Family
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
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7 active adventures to enjoy in Pembrokeshire

Discover great adventures to be had in Britain’s only Coastal National Park.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • Outdoor
Pembrokeshire
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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
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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
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A day out in Hafren Forest in Llanidloes

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

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Family
  • Outdoor
Powys
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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
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A few days with a family exploring Mid Wales

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

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
Mid Wales
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A food journey along The Coastal Way

Discover some of Wales' most unique places to eat on a foodie itinerary along The Coastal Way.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Food
  • Drink

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