Cardiff, Brecon Beacons & Snowdonia Online Travel Guide

Explore Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and Snowdonia your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 225-mile (362 km) point-to-point trip across 25 of Wales’ most captivating destinations.
Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised into themed sections—each covering Cardiff & the Valleys, the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian Mountains, and Snowdonia—so you only visit the places that you choose.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
• This is an online travel guide – much like a digital book – ready for you to read, browse, and get inspired while planning at home or using your phone on the go.
• The guidebook offers an overarching plan to help shape your multi-destination holiday, with different ideas and sample itineraries. It shows how destinations can be combined to suit your timeframe – typically from 3 to 14 days.
• It’s designed to help you decide where to go, what to see, where to stay, and to inspire your trip in a way that suits your interests. It also includes helpful tips such as how to get there and where to park.
• Please note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes Uncover Britain’s own pre-populated Google Maps with suggested pins and directions, plus customisable directions by section using Google Maps.
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GO BEYOND THE CLASSICS WITH:
• Cardiff – Museums, waterfront walks, castles, and culture in the Welsh capital
• The Welsh Valleys – Discover mining heritage, panoramic views, and industrial history
• Brecon Beacons – Outdoor adventure, hiking, stargazing, waterfalls, and wildlife
• Cambrian Mountains – Explore lakes, reservoirs, and scenic valleys in Mid Wales
• Mid Wales Towns – Step back in time in historic market towns and stone-built villages
• Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park – Drive through spectacular mountains, hike Mount Snowdon, and ride historic steam trains
• Betws-y-Coed – Tea rooms, stone bridges, woodlands, waterfalls, and crafts
• Conwy & Conwy Castle – A medieval walled town and UNESCO World Heritage fortress
• Stargazing – Discover Wales’ Dark Sky Reserves for unforgettable nights under the stars
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While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself.

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