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- Snowdonia
- Conwy
- Anglesey
- Caernarfon
- Portmeirion
- Blaenau Ffestiniog
- Coed Y Brenin
- Barmouth
- The Mach Loop
- Elan Valley
The starting point for your Wales road trip is the spectacular Snowdonia National Park, or Parc Cenedlaethol Eryriin Welsh, in north Wales. Our favorite place in Wales, you’ll find plenty of drama, huge skies, and outdoor adventures. The perfect stop for your first day is Betws-y-Coed, a typical mountain town in a beautiful valley, full of companie...
Head to the northern coast of Wales to Conwy, to visit the fortified town and magnificent Conwy Castle, built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales in the 13th century. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the medieval castle dominates the skyline for miles around and has amazing views from the battlements. It’s also a fantastic sight as you cross ...
From Conwy, follow the coast road past Bangor and over the Menai Strait on the iconic Menai suspension bridge to the beautiful Isle of Anglesey, home to some of the best beaches in Wales, and fantastic coastal hiking, and cycling paths. Newborough Beach is a favorite of many on Anglesey, backed by the tranquil Newborough Forest, where you might see...
As you leave Anglesey, you’ll pass by Caernarfon on the road south. It’s well worth stopping here to visit 13th century Caernarfon Castleon the banks of the River Seiont, widely recognized as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. The jewel in the crown of Edward I’s Iron Ring of Castles, a chain of fortifications and castles built in no...
Designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis in the early 20th century, Portmeirion’s colorful houses, ornamental garden, and iconic campanile are like nowhere else in the UK. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in Wales, Portmeirion is also known for Portmeirion Pottery (now made in Stoke-on-Trent) and its role in the 1960s cult TV ...
Blaenau Ffestiniog is a small town with a rich mining history and is famously known as the ‘slate capital of the world’ and the dramatic slate landscapes that encircle the town have recently been designated as the fourth UNESCO World Heritage Site in Wales, following the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, and the Castles and Tow...
A short drive south is Coed y Brenin, where cyclists should make a stop. The UK’s first and largest dedicated mountain bike trail center, with miles of exceptional single-track for intermediate, experienced, and expert riders, is also a great place to try MBX for the first time. You can hire bikes at Beics Breninand start a trail from there, or vis...
Nestled between Snowdonia and the Mawddach estuary, Barmouth’s location on the west coast has to be one of the most beautiful in Wales. Steeped in a history rich with connections to the shipping and slate industries, this is a good old-fashioned seaside resort. The town’s beach, Abermaw, is west-facing with a mixture of sand and some fine shingle a...
As you head south, check out the Mach Loop on the A487 between the towns of Dolgellau to the north and Machynlleth to the south, the latter of gives its name. The Mach Loop is a series of valleys notable for their use as low-level training areas for fast jet and propeller-driven aircraft. With an average of two to five movements a day, this is one ...
Your next stop is the Elan Valley, a stunning area rich with wildlife and nature in the heart of Mid Wales. Inhabited since the Stone Age, the rural valley is now famous for its spectacular dams, reservoirs, and aqueducts – you should try and visit all of the six dams of the Elan Valley to really appreciate the history of these beautifully designed...
Planning a Wales road trip? Looking for a route plan and map of the best places to visit? This is the ONLY itinerary you need- for 2/ 3 days or longer trip!
Jun 26, 2023 · Recommended Duration: 3-5 days. Distance: 175 miles / 280 km (5 hour total driving time). Best Highlight: Aberystwyth. Route: The Coastal Way (hit link for full route on Google Maps). The 5 best road trips in Wales for every kind of road tripper, including routes around North, Mid and South Wales.
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We will take you on a guided walk to one of the most enchanted off the beaten track locations in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales -to see Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn Y Fan Fawr. With Llyn y Fan Fawr there is nowhere more atmospheric than this cathedral like glacial lake backed by the imposing escarpment of Fan Brycheiniog.
