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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Three people on bicycles, cycling through a park.

Huw Stephens in the big little city

Find out how a Radio 1 DJ spends a perfect day in Cardiff.

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Cast and crew on location at Llyn y Fan Fach, West Wales

Filming locations for A Discovery of Witches

A guide to the locations where A Discovery of Witches was filmed in Wales.

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Stone houses and bridge in Beddgelert by the river.

A family break to Eryri (Snowdonia)

A family holiday in Eryri (Snowdonia) was just what travel writer Jeremy Head and family needed.

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Wales and the USA

There are many ties between Wales and America you can discover across Wales. Find out more.

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Wide view of mine buildings from south west Bryntail Lead Mine.

Welsh gold and precious metals

There’s still gold in those Welsh hills - discover the precious metal mines in Wales you can visit.

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Barry Island from above showing funfair and beach.

Gavin and Stacey: a filming locations guide

Explore the filming locations around Wales used in the hit BBC comedy series, Gavin and Stacey.

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Image of Bardsey Island taken from the mainland with the sun shining above.

Huw Brassington on Pen Llŷn’s outdoor adventures

Runner Huw Brassington's top spots for running, cycling and stunning views of the Llŷn Peninsula.

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Garden with a variety of plants including clipped evergreens.

Explore the stunning gardens of West Wales

West Wales has an abundance of great gardens. Here are some stunning displays to visit.

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The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Where Netflix's series Sex Education is filmed in Wales

Find out about the beautiful South Wales locations you can see in the Netflix series Sex Education.

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panda surrounded by leaves.

Enjoy a day of family fun at Folly Farm

Discover what's to enjoy at award winning Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire.

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a man strapped into a zipwire overlooking a large quarry

Fired up! TV show inspired adventures and activities

Inspired by I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and The Apprentice? Plan your trip to Wales.

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A view of a resevoir surrounded by mountains

An insider's guide to Merthyr Tydfil

Discover Merthyr Tydfil with the well-known musician, Eädyth Crawford.

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