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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Coasteering group jumping off rocks into sea.

Active in Pembrokeshire

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

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Town hall with statue and Christmas trees.

Cowbridge highlights

Discover the highlights of Cowbridge, a pretty Welsh town in South Wales, with local expert Amy Pay.

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Worm's Head at sunset Rhossili.

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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Two spaniels at the waterfalls.

Dog-friendly North Wales

Steph and the Spaniels share their favourite pet-friendly places to visit in North Wales.

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Views of Aberystwyth bay from the Cliff top railway.

An insider's guide to Aberystwyth

Discover the best places to stay, eat amazing food, shop and chill out in Ceredigion's largest town.

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Newport city footbridge at night with lights reflecting in the water.

An insider guide to Newport

Writer/director and Newport native Darragh Mortell's top tips for shopping, sightseeing and dining.

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Family walking through Abergavenny town centre with hills in the distance.

An insider guide to Abergavenny

Broadsheet journalist Jude Rogers on what to see, eat, drink and do in the market town Abergavenny.

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View of Cardiff Castle, South Wales

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.

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A woman and a dog on a wooden bridge over a woodland stream.

Explore accessible attractions in South Wales

In South Wales we’ve plenty of easy-access attractions to keep you busy.

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two women and dogs in beer garden.

Pubs for pups: Enjoy a round with your hound

Here are a selection of pubs that are cosy dog-friendly Welsh boozers.

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Bild eines roten Wohnmobils bei Mwnt, Ceredigion.

Hit the road - in style

Find out why Wales is one of the best campervan and motorhome holiday destinations in the world.

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The stone ruins of Castell Dinas Bran.

Walks around Llangollen and the Dee Valley

Explore the rich history of Llangollen, the picturesque Dee Valley and a bit of Offa’s Dyke Path.

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