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Wales Driving Trip Planner |
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Have fun driving in Wales! |
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This driving trip planner has been especially written for Wales. |
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Cheerful and welcoming Wales is easy to fall in love with and also easy to travel around as it is well served by a network of roads and motorways.
A land of valleys and hills, stunning scenery - both pastoral and coastal - and friendly locals always ready to lend a hand or serve you up some superb fare lovingly prepared. Immerse yourself in the rich and diverse history of the country as you make your way around its ever-changing landscape, making new and exciting discoveries at every turn and at the crest of every hill.
Day 1-2
Although its airport may give the impression that the capital of Wales is a small and insular place, in fact there is plenty to see and do in Cardiff, blessed with some
beautiful architecture and a breathtaking freshwater marina in
Cardiff Bay, formerly known as Tiger Bay. Among the delights on
offer in Cardiff are Cardiff Castle, located in the city centre and
guarded by a veritable menagerie of carved wild beasts, including
lions and wolves, and the graceful 15th-century tower of St. John’s
Church located nearby. If you’re sports mad, you might be lucky
enough to catch a game of rugby or soccer at the magnificent new
Millennium Stadium or simply savour the atmosphere in the city
before and during a big match.
Day 3
Travel west along the M4 until you reach Wales’s second city, Swansea. This Viking port is something of a mixed bag, but it does enjoy a beautiful location on the bay and acts as the gateway to the unmissable Gower Peninsula. Spend an hour or two strolling Swansea’s streets or enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in one of the pubs strung along the famous string of hostelries in the area delightfully known as the Mumbles. Continue eastwards from here to the Gower Peninsula, which boasts superb sandy beaches and some superb cliff scenery. Breathe the fresh air here and enjoy a picnic by one of the causeways before heading along the A48 into Pembrokeshire.
Day 4
The A48 will bring you into the Pembrokeshire
Coast National Park, a truly beautiful area whose rugged cliffs and
rocky coves have attracted tourists and Welsh folk alike for
centuries. Here a visit to the outstanding cathedral of St David is
an absolute must. Built in the late 12th century, this cathedral is
dedicated to the patron saint of Wales and features a quirky sloped
floor and leaning columns, the result a rare earthquake many
centuries ago. Also worth visiting is the home of legendary Welsh
poet Dylan Thomas, who found the rugged landscape a constant source
of inspiration until his untimely death. Take a walk in the bracing
air or, if you’re feeling active, why not try out some of the many
outdoor activities available, including horseriding and rock
climbing.
Day 5
Continue along the wave-ravaged shoreline along the A487, marveling at the strength of nature on your left and its beauty and calm on the right as you travel between the coastline and some grass-capped mountains. Stop off for an evening of fun and entertainment in busy and friendly Aberystwyth. This little
charmer of a town manages to combine all the attractions of a
traditional British seaside resort with all the trappings of a
lively and vital university town. Enjoy a bite to eat in one of the
many restaurants or bars before sampling some live entertainment or
simply take an evening stroll along the seaside.
Day 6
Before setting off from Aberystwyth, pay a visit to watch the progress of the nearby River Mynach, which descends some 90 metres in a succession of spectacular waterfalls. Set off along the A487 and A470 and travel approximately 80 miles northward to Conwy. This cosy town acts as the perfect base for exploring the nearby jewel of Wales, Snowdonia National Park . The
second-largest national park in Wales, Snowdonia is home to Mount Snowdon,
the second-highest mountain in Britain and part of a spectacular
range that looms over the coastline. Here you can marvel at the efforts
of aspirant and expert climbers or try your hand at scaling
the lofty peaks. Gasp at the forests, glacial valleys, waterfalls
and moorlands and treat yourself to a train drive to the top of Mt
Snowdon where you can enjoy a spectacular view from the outside or
from the conveniently located café at the top.
Day 7
Head south from Snowdonia along the A5 and the A483 through to more spectacular scenery at the Brecon Beacons
National
Park, which acts as a perfect compliment to Snowdonia. Here you
can enjoy gently taxing hikes along some sweeping green hills affording
memorable views of the plains and valleys below. Take a trail
along some disused canal towpaths for a taste of the industrial
history of Wales before setting off on the A470 through Caerphilly
and its fairytale castle and eventually arriving back in busy and
bustling Cardiff.
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