Wales

A country in the west of the UK, with castles aplenty, mountains meeting the sea, the Snowdonia region and a distinctive Welsh language and culture.

Wales lies in the west of the island of Great Britain, bordering England to the east and surrounded by sea on three sides, with Cardiff as its capital. Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park in the north holds Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, and is a prime spot for climbing and hiking, while North Wales is also home to medieval castles such as Conwy and Caernarfon. The south has the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire coast. Welsh and English are both official languages, and road signs are mostly bilingual. May to September is best for outdoor activities. Cardiff Airport and the rail line from London are the main transport gateways.

Destinations

• Cardiff
• Eryri (Snowdonia)
• Swansea & Gower
• Tenby & Pembrokeshire Coast
• Aberystwyth
• Llangollen
• Anglesey
• Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
• Chester

Itineraries

• Wales Grand Loop 14-Day Self-Drive Itinerary – A self-drive loop from Cardiff covering the South Coast, West Coast, Snowdonia, and the Borderlands, connecting major n…
• North Wales Castles & Mountains – Round trip from Chester, covering the aqueduct, Snowdon, Anglesey, and Conwy to experience the best of North Wales.
• South Wales Mountains, Coast & Castles – Starting from Cardiff, explore the Brecon Beacons, Gower Peninsula, and Tenby, balancing city, mountains, and beaches.
• Wales Scenic Rail & Steam Coast – A car-free journey from Cardiff, traveling north along the Cambrian Coast Line and transferring to narrow-gauge steam t…
• Pembrokeshire Coast & Puffins – A loop from Tenby exploring south coast castles and bays, puffin watching on Skomer Island, and the St Davids Peninsula.
• Northwest England Cities and the Peak District in – Take the train to Liverpool, Chester and Manchester, then walk the ridges of the Peak District.