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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Signpost on coastal path looking over water.

10 short Wales Coast Path walks through history

Ten walks along the Wales Coast Path taking in castles and places of Welsh history and heritage.

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Two people cycling alongside the river

Taff Trail heritage and greenery

Explore this route, taking in industrial heritage, pretty, green open spaces, castles and canals.

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People sat on a blue raft on the water

Make memories with your mates on a weekend away

With great activities and accommodation choices, Wales makes planning a weekend group trip a breeze.

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Image of the Principality Stadium in Cardiff

Five family-friendly days in South Wales

A family trip around South Wales unearths some of the major tourist attractions.

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View of two people walking on the Pontcysyllte aqueduct in autumn.

Lakes and rivers of Wales

Welsh rivers and canals to picnic by and lakes with hidden depths and intriguing back-stories.

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The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Sun-dappled trails

The Wye Valley enchanted Wordsworth and captured Turner - find out why for yourself…

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Blue police box film prop on grass with view of vast beach.

Follow the TARDIS to top Doctor Who locations

Discover the locations behind the TV series with this handy guide to Doctor Who locations in Wales

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exhibits at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Ideas for rainy days in West Wales

West Wales is a playground of natural splendour. It’s also a fantastic area for indoor explorations.

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Man fishing in front of bridge over the River Usk, Abergavenny.

Follow the Usk on the bus

Take a bus trip between Abergavenny and Brecon through some of our most beautiful landscapes.

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A barman pulling a pint - colourful beer taps on the wooden bar.

Emma Inch's guide to Welsh ales and breweries

Beer expert Emma Inch tells us about the Welsh beers you can buy and breweries you can visit.

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Three people wearing hard hats in an underground mine.

Exploring the underground mines of Wales

Discover the mines you can visit and explore by yourself or with an expert guide.

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Aerial view of the green plains below from the top of Pen y Fan with blue skies.

Walk the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Pull on your boots and discover the wide open spaces of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

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