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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Aerial view of a limestone cliff edge over a pebbly beach.

The best walk on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast?

Outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight shares one of his favourite walks on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

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Ruins of a Cistercian abbey in the sunlight

Ancient pilgrimage trails rediscovered

Discover some of the ancient historic and rediscovered pilgrimage routes.

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A cyclist on a coastal cycle path as seen from a green park area.

Exploring Swansea Bay's coast and castles

Liz Johnson, Paralympic Gold medal winning swimmer, shares her favourite Swansea trails and places.

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Views from a mountain top looking over green moorland and lakes.

Hike the highest peak in the Cambrian Mountains

Join outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight as he walks up Pumlumon Fawr in Mid Wales.

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man stood in front of castle.

The Flintshire secret is out!

Travel guide writer and content creator Robbie Roams discovers Flintshire's must see locations.

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Ariel view of the car driving through open spaces of woodland.

Road trip detours to discover off The Wales Way

The 'must do' road trips off The Wales Way, with stunning landscapes and unmissable places to visit.

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Red cloudy skies above snow capped mountain peaks over a forest.

Return to my trees

Author Matthew Yeomans shares a snapshot of some of the National Forest sites that you can explore too.

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A footpath along a mountain ridge.

Tips for traversing Crib Nantlle

Join outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight as he explores Crib Nantlle (Nantlle Ridge) in the Eryri National Park.

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Large illuminated deer Christmas decorations outside Cardiff Castle walls.

A Christmassy weekend break in Cardiff

Deaf presenter and content creator Jazzy Whipps enjoys a weekend exploring Cardiff.

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Four cyclists on road bikes by a stone wall overlooking mountains.

Road cycling paradise

Expert cyclist Gruffudd ab Owain shares his favourite places to explore Wales by road bike

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woman in beach wheelchair on sandy beach with words @WheelsnoHeels written in sand.

An accessible weekend exploring South Wales

Discover accessible adventures in South Wales with Gem Hubbard from 'Wheels no Heels'.

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Five people riding efoil boards over a stretch of water at sunset.

15 ways to go beyond the ordinary in Wales

Discover unique experiences to make your visit to Wales a trip like no other.

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