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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Castle next to the sea.

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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Aerial photo of rocks near Porthor Beach on the Lleyn Peninsula in Gwynedd

Planning a Wales Coast Path walk

Get top tips from guidebook author Paddy Dillon to help plan your walk along the Wales Coast Path.

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Golygfa yn edrych allan ar Gastell Cas-Gwent

Friendly towns on the Wales Coast Path

Tempting food, fascinating history, sea views, warm welcomes and fish’n’chips all included.

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Walker on the Wales Coast Path celebrating with hands in the air

I walked it all, through all seasons of the year

Read Ursula Martin's epic tale of her walk along the Wales Coast Path.

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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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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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group of people walking at festival through woods at night.

From surfing to Elvis - exploring Bridgend

From surfing to Elvis - exploring Bridgend. Discover fab beaches, golf courses and fun events.

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Person looking out over the mountains and a lake in the early morning.

Road tripping through the Cambrian Mountains

Dafydd Wyn Morgan gives the inside scoop on what to see and do across the Cambrian Mountains.

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picnic with Welsh products and mountains in background.

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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