Wales Road Map

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The road runs from Brynamman to Llangadog (I swear I’m not making these names up!) This is another incredibly scenic road- and most of it is 2-way you’ll be pleased to know. We did it on a motorbike- it was spectacular. What else is there to do on a Brecon Beacons road trip? The Mumbles is where we spent our very first night ‘off-grid’ in our motorhome in late spring. DEFINITELY worth a visit. Spend a day or two restaurant hopping in Cardiff and Swansea before turning your attention to some of Wales’ best beaches, found around the Gower Peninsula and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Stop over in Britain’s smallest city, St Davids; the surrounding coastline is prime walking territory, tempting travelers with secret coves, rugged cliff tops and a sparkling blue lagoon. The Devil’s Bridge Falls, a menacing yet captivating natural feat around 12 miles from Aberystwyth. The Brecon Beacons National Park is perfect for road trippers looking for an adventure. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the UK and yet so underrated. You will find beautiful wild camping spots where you can enjoy these wide-open spaces, beautiful landscapes and a sky full of stars!

Elsewhere on the Gower Peninsula, you’ll find the family friendly Oxwich Bay beach and if you can handle the cliff path from Caswell Bay, then the secluded Brandy Cove is all yours.There are so many places to visit in on your North Wales road trip and the Fairy Falls is a waterfall that has been recommended to me a few times. For something altogether more relaxing, you could explore Snowdonia by car. Driving from Portmeirion along the A498, the scenic beauty begins as soon as you enter the park. Take some time to explore the pretty village of Beddgelert before you continue on into the mountains. There are various viewpoints with lay-bys to stop at along the way. If the weather is good you can stretch your legs in the 400 acre Waun Las National Nature Reserve which is an enchanting mosaic of flower-rich meadows, evocative woodlands, waterfalls and cascades. 15. Pembrey Country Park and Beach (Carmarthenshire) However, from my experience living in Wales, I say that late Spring and early Autumn is the best time for a Wales Road Trip though as the weather is more pleasant – not too hot, not too cold, and you miss the summer traffic and crowds.

people allowed to provide or receive care and support to/from one family member or friend from outside the householdAfter roughly four hours in the car, the Elan Valley Estate makes a welcome pitstop. Much of the estate can be seen by driving around the dams. Collect a leaflet map from the information desk for directions. But if you want to stretch your legs, leave your car in the visitor centre car park and explore on foot. As well as its 70 square miles of land, there’s also a café, gift shop, and tearoom – making it perfect for a lunch or coffee break, depending on what time you arrive. If you still want to enjoy the views but don’t fancy the hike to Wales’ highest peak, you can get the Snowdon Mountain Railway up from Llanberis station, almost to the summit. From here it’s a short walk to cover the last 20m of elevation to the cairn, and you can conquer Snowdon on foot! Worm’s Head is a good starting point; a bizarre tidal island on the southwest tip of the peninsula in Rhossili Bay. This is one of the Gower’s most famous attractions- although it’s not entirely clear why!

With an 8 mile long beach and a huge woodland area there is plenty of space to walk! You can also do activities here like horse riding, Wales longest toboggan run, dry ski slopes, crazy golf and more! 16. Tenby (Pembrokeshire) Swansea is another popular city to visit in Wales, being the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. The city boasts of award-winning beaches, unspoilt countryside, and the best locations for a number of outdoor activities such as cycling and a vast number of watersports. Of all the pretty seaside towns in Wales, my favourite is the historic fishing village of Tenby. Tenby is famed for its gorgeous sandy beaches, from which you can visit St Catherines Island and climb Castle Hill for fabulous views of the town. Around the harbour, you can wander the cobbled streets between charming colourful houses or take a boat trip to Caldey Island.

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I really recommend visiting Tenby on your Wales coastal road trip because it is such a popular place and one of the best places to visit in Wales. You can base yourself here to see more of Pembrokeshire from or you can stay nearby and visit for the day. Wales is an emerging tourist destination with deep valleys, ancient cities, and beautiful coastlines. The most popular destinations are the cities and towns that are full of character and historical monuments.

The National Museum Cardiff offers Monet and his waterlilies, great dinosaur skeletons and collections of precious jewels. Despite being a small country, it takes time to travel in Wales. The roads in Wales are often small “A” roads, especially around North Wales, Pembrokeshire and the Brecon Beacons. For this reason, I wouldn’t recommend trying to visit all of Wales in just one week. Instead, focus on one region, for example South Wales or North Wales.

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Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort– while technically part of Pembrokeshire, I think it’s easier to plan for it in this section of your Welsh road trip itinerary. It’s a fabulous reconstructed iron age village with actors in costume to walk you through the past.