Wales' West Coast: Online Road Trip Travel Guide

Explore Wales’ Coastal Way your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 222-mile (365 km) point-to-point trip across 17 of the region’s most picturesque destinations.
Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised into themed sections—each covering the Llŷn Peninsula, Cardigan Bay, and North Pembrokeshire—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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• Llŷn Peninsula – Explore coastal gems like Pwllheli and Aberdaron with spectacular scenery
• Cardigan Bay – Visit seaside favourites like Porthmadog, Barmouth, and Aberdovey
• Aberystwyth – Enjoy a scenic promenade, cultural landmarks, and mountain views
• Heritage Sites – Discover Harlech Castle, Portmeirion, and St David’s Cathedral
• North Pembrokeshire – Discover Newport and Fishguard, and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
• St. David’s – The UK’s smallest city, rich with history and charm
• Breathtaking beaches, historic towns, and hidden coastal paths all await
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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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