Wales in 7 Days by Campervan
Croeso i Gymru - that's Welsh for Welcome to Wales! Check out our 7 day campervan hire itinerary with highlights including Cardiff, picturesque Snowdonia, Gower peninsula and Pembrokeshire. if the countryside is what you're after (with plenty of sheep!) then check out Wales...
Day One
We begin not far from our depot in London to the M4. Once on the M4 just past Heathrow which is on your left is Windsor Palace one of the Royal Family’s many homes in the UK. Sneak a look around the corner and you might find one of Eaton’s school boys having a crafty fag while skipping lessons at the prestigious school Eaton, which is nearby.
Heading back along the M4 continue heading west for a couple of hours. Options before reaching the Welsh Border could be lunch in the Roman Spa town of Bath or a quick stop in a Cotswolds Village. To cross into Wales you need to cross the one of the Severn River Bridges. Using the older and Northern bridge makes it easier to head directly into the Welsh Countryside but be prepared to pay a small toll fee between Bristol and Wales.
The first thing you will notice in Wales is that the signs are multilingual. English and Welsh are the norm throughout Wales as there has been a major renaissance in the Welsh Language in the last 30 years. Either make your first stop at Chepstow Castle or continue up the Wye valley to the fantastic Tintern Abbey. Continue up the Valley to Monmouth. You can either overnight here or continue onto Abergavenny at the bottom of the Brecon Beacons.
Day Two
Spend at least a day visiting the area and highlights may include a spot of paragliding or a trip back into the Industrial Revolution via the Big Pit. Following on here it is just a short journey through to the Capital of Wales, Cardiff. Highlights here include the Millennium Stadium and the regenerated Cardiff Bay.
Cardiff is nearly always a good night out especially if there is a match or a concert on at the stadium. Head further west before stopping off at Swansea for a quick look around. Maybe check out the National Waterfront Museum or the Dylan Thomas centre.
Day Three
We know by now that after 2 cities you are dying from some of that fresh outdoor life that Wales promises. You won’t be disappointed as the Gower Peninsula and Pembrokeshire await. Surfing, sea kayaking, wild windswept cliff tops golden sandy beaches and more castles than anywhere sum up the Welsh southwest corner.
Continue up past Fishguard (catch the ferry to Ireland here if you want) to Aberwystworth. The beaches here are pretty wild if you leave the town centre. It’s a good place to here a mountain bike if you want because the Cambrain Mountains are fantastic area to ride in. Nant Bwlch yr Arain is the main centre width tracks from 9m to 35km.
Days Four & Five
If adventure sport is your thing next stop is the Snowdownia national park. Plenty of walks, climbing, mountain biking etc and if you’re a little lazy take the cog train up the side of Mt Snowdon- the views are fantastic. Overnight in either Llanberris or Caernarfon. However, make sure you check out the Caenarfon Castle before you leave.
Day Six
Just a little up the road is the Island of Angelsey. The main Ferry port of Holyhead is where most people travel to Ireland from. After leaving the island head directly east stopping in at Conway and driving through Denbighshire before overnighting in Llangollen. The Horseshoe Falls and Thomas Telfords viaduct are a must do and for something a bit different take a ride in England’s oldest tourist attraction- a horse drawn canal boat ride along the Llangollen canal.
Day Seven
Overnight in Llangollen before heading south through the lush rolling countryside to Llandrindod Wells and Rhayader. And then back to London.
