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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A road bridge and a railway bridge through castle towers.

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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The Welsh dockyard that built a spaceship

The last ship to leave Pembroke Dock was almost certainly its most famous…

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Crowds at Sophia Gardens cricket stadium watching a match.

Things to do in Wales for cricket fans

Find out where to watch cricket in Wales and how to get tickets.

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A man in a yellow coat (Gareth Potter_ standing on a train platform. The red brick wall in the background has two white windows with Pontypridd written on them.

Pontypridd: home of bards, singers, industry, and icons

Discover Pontypridd - the gateway to South Wales’ iconic Rhondda Valleys.

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Standing stones in the warm sunlight

Where to celebrate the changing of the seasons

A round-up of bold and breathtaking spots to see the sun come up.

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Three riders on mountain bikes riding a mountain trail with a view of mountain peaks in the background

Adrenaline-pumping adventure in North Wales

Enjoy a two day mountain biking and zip-lining adventure in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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The banks of the Cleddau esturary, where the Carew River meets the Creswell River

Pembrokeshire's hidden waterway

An insider's guide to Pembrokeshire's hidden waterway, the Cleddau River and Daugleddau estuary.

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The Milky Way forming an arch in the night sky over the Elan Valley

Space-themed attractions in Wales for budding astronauts

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

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Burgers held in a napkin, filled with bacon, cheese and garnish.

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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A castle on a hill surrounded by countryside with mountains in the background.

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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Seafood at Pembrokeshire Fish Week.

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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A large fluffy white dog on a sandy beach.

Walkies in South Wales

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

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Woodland paths by a stream.

Family-friendly cafés and walks in North Wales

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

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