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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Beautiful lake lined with trees reflecting in the water

The smallest town in Wales

Its population is 850, but Llanwrtyd Wells has one of the most active communities in Wales.

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Aerial image of Cardiff with the castle and the stadium in view.

What to do in Cardiff

Our guide to exploring Cardiff - eateries, attractions and adventures for everyone!

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An estuary meeting the sea overlooking a small town.

A Cilgerran to Cardigan walk through history

Follow the River Teifi from Cilgerran Castle to the sea along this fascinating six-mile (10km) walk.

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Two mountain bikers heading down a trail.

Get off the beaten track

Three friends, five days, mountain biking in Wales, from North to South.

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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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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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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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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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An aerial shot of a pretty harbour town with beaches, a castle, harbour and lifeboat station.

Take a romantic break in a boutique town in West Wales

Lose yourself in the green countryside, beautiful coast and chic towns of West Wales.

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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 giving a girl a piggy back on a coastal path near Llantwit Major.

Walking the scenic Glamorgan Coast

Starting from Llantwit Major, this circular nine mile walk takes in coastal heritage along the way.

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View of Bardsey Island from land.

An Arthurian adventure in Wales

From fabled fortresses to hallowed hoof prints, Wales has dozens of King Arthur sites to discover.

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