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Where will yOur joUrney take you?

Wind your way across stunning Wales, immersing yourself in the stunning scenery and deep history of its three world-renowned national parks.

Start & End

Cardfiff or Manchester – Cardiff or Manchester

When to travel

March – September

Pricing

From $6,370pp (ex.flights)

Currency: $USD

key hIghlIghts
of this itinErary

Whisky tasting in Scotland

food and drink

Sample award-winning single malts in Brecon Beacons, visit the famously foodie Abergavenny, and see where the famous Llechwedd Cheese is matured in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

River flowing in Snowdonia

nature

Discover some of the most breathtaking sights Wales has to offer across three stunning national parks. From rugged mountains to underground waterfalls, there’s natural beauty around every corner.

Couple hiking

adventure

Experience invigorating adventure as you take on wild beach drives, traverse iconic mountains, and explore coastal Wales by boat as you tour this beautiful Celtic region.

why we loVe this toUr

This is your time to explore everything you’ve ever dreamed of from the Celtic regions. Far off places, beautiful independent businesses and friendly locals await you.

With your personalised itinerary in one hand and our user-friendly app in the other, you’ll take to the open road in one of our beloved, lovingly maintained Land Rovers. 

Enjoy all the flexibility of driving holidays, with the security of knowing you have an expert team just a message away. 

Couple in a Celtic Routes Land Rover

yoUr joUrney, yOur way

All Celtic Routes self-drive tours are unique, curated to suit you. Take a look at our sample itinerary as a starting point to begin planning your perfect trip.

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signature wales

day 1

Arrival

Stay on the outskirts of the Brecon Beacons National Park and take the chance to visit Caerphilly Castle, one of the great fortresses of medieval Europe and the second largest in Britain.

day 2

Explore The Brecon Beacons

Trace some of the best driving roads in the UK, dotted with charming market towns. Visit Brecon itself, following the Brecon Canal to foodie Abergavenny, or visit the home of Welsh whisky at Penderyn Distillery. 

day 3

Dylan Thomas’ Wales

Take the dramatic route through the Black Mountains Pass to the quirky Laugharne, the beloved home of Dylan Thomas. Visit his favourite pub, Brown’s, and the Boathouse where he lived from 1949 to 1953.

day 4

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Experience Pembrokeshire’s clifftop walks and dramatic coastline before turning inland. Visit Pembroke Castle, the birthplace of Henry VI, founder of the Tudor Dynasty and Britain’s only Welsh King.

day 5

Wind north

Head northwards following the stunning coastline or winding through the rolling hills of the Cambrian Mountains. Explore the Elan Valley’s vast wildlife habitats before continuing your route along Cardigan Bay.

day 6

Coastal adventures

Follow the spectacular Mawddach Estuary where it spills into the Atlantic and explore the charming bays and beaches of Barmouth and Cardigan. Take on one of the only two legal beach drives in the UK at Black Rock Sands, then toast your day with a drink in one of our favourite seaside pubs.

day 7

Explore Anglesey

Visit the magnificent Carnaforn Castle – widely regarded as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages – then cross the Menai Straits to Anglesey to enjoy bustling ports, tiny fishing coves, and abundant wildlife of this scenic island.

day 8

Snowdonia National Park

Lace up your hiking boots to hike up the iconic Mount Snowdon, or take the more leisurely route on the historic Snowdon Mountain Railway. Then head to Blaenau Ffestiniog to explore the caves of the former slate works.

day 9

Departure

Head back home through Snowdonia or take a detour to Llandudno for a scenic drive around the Great Orme Headland where you can take a vintage tram up 15,000 feet through its nature reserve.

Progress – Day 1 of 9

Brecon Beacons Landscape Brecon Beacons National Park Barafundle Bay in Wales Newgale Beach Pembrokeshire in Wales Snowdonia in Wales Cardigan Bay in Wales South Stack Holyhead in Wales Snowdonia in Wales Betws y Coed in Snowdonia National Park in Wales

Start & End

Cardfiff or Manchester – Cardiff or Manchester

When to travel

March – September

Pricing

From $6,370pp (ex.flights)

Currency: $USD

brEcon beacons natiOnal park

Head into the ancient hills of Brecon and take the heritage mountain steam railway following the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir. Explore the charming market town of Brecon and follow the Brecon Canal to Abergavenny, nestled below Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Explore the twisting passageways and underground waterfalls of the National Show Caves, then sample award-winning single malt whiskies and Brecon gin at Penderyn Distillery. 

Brecon Beacons
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day 2

Brecon Beacons National Park

pEmbrokeshire coAst natiOnal park

Explore the wonder-filled coast of Pembrokeshire, taking in stunning beaches and stunning clifftop walks. Take boat rides to protected island nature reserves and ancient castles, or walk along Manorbier Beach with its castle ruins overlooking the sea.

Venture to the tiny St Govan’s chapel which sits in a fissure in the cliffs, then continue to the Huntsman’s Leap, a spectacular gash in the cliffs with near-vertical walls that’s famed as one of Britain’s best sea cliff climbing locations. 

Newgale Beach Pembrokeshire in Wales
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day 4

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

snOwdonia nationAl park

Home to Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, Snowdonia National Park offers stunning skylines and panoramic views. The area’s culture and landscape have been shaped heavily by the slate industry, which you can explore in depth in the caves of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

End the day by tracing the journey of slate on the famous Ffestiniog railway that trundles 13.5 scenic miles from the mountains to the harbour in Porthmadog.

Snowdonia in Wales
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Snowdonia National Park

More thAn a plAce to slEep

We have visited and handpicked all of the accommodation we offer, from regal Victorian mansions to cosy country inns. Wherever your tour of Wales takes you, your accommodation will be more than a place to lay your head, it’ll be a key part of your once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Massey Griffin

the felin fach griffin

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The small touches make The Felin Fach Griffin such a fantastic place to stay, from soft lighting and local art to homemade biscuits and fresh flowers. Enjoy a warm welcome and multi-award-winning regional dishes from one of the top 50 gastropubs in the UK.

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We’re trusted by clients across the world to make their Celtic adventure the trip of a lifetime. Hear what they have to say:

Cardiff Castle

graham & shelley hoover

Wales | Snowdonia 360

If you are looking for a self-guided Land Rover excursion in the UK then look no further. Graham and Alexia customised for us just exactly what we were after. The routes we travelled, our accommodation, the restaurant suggestions and the sightseeing opportunities they provided us with and of course the vehicles were top notch. Their response to emails if we had questions seemed to be immediate leaving us feeling confident the entire trip. We will not hesitate to rebook with Celtic Routes Land Rover Tours for our next UK excursion.

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Windy road in Scotland

steven illingworth (uk)

Scotland | Scottish Highlands & Skye

We had a fantastic five days touring Scotland, Edinburgh and Aviemore. Celtic Routes Tours planned and booked the whole tour for us – they know Scotland, we did not but we do now! A very professional, friendly and detail-oriented organisation. The car was fantastic, well-equipped and perfect for our trip. The hotels were great, the food even better and the prepared itinerary was perfect. They even gave us great weather. I cannot recommend them enough, a fantastic trip and we will definitely be back.

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scottish hilly scenery

martin & maria stibbard

Scotland | Highlands & Islands

From start to finish, we were so impressed with our experience and holiday with Celtic Routes. Very responsive to our requests and helped us with all our planning, going above and beyond to ensure we saw as much of beautiful Scotland as we could. The holiday itself was amazing, great locations, considerate planning and the hotels we stayed in were first class. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone planning a stress-free trip to Scotland and beyond.

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In one of our Land Rovers, you’re literally in the driving seat of your self-drive tour. Work with our destination experts to craft your perfect, personalised itinerary. 

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    what’s

    included?

    Your Celtic Routes holiday comes with everything you need to enjoy your tour of Wales to the fullest. From a spacious Land Rover suited to the wilder parts of your Celtic adventure, to a dedicated app featuring your itinerary, map and weather forecast, we’re with you every step of the way.

    Land Rover Hire

    Full insurance for two people

    Accommodation

    Breakfast each day

    Personalised handover and collection

    Detailed personalised trip notes

    Dedicated expert travel advisor

    App navigation

    Cultural information

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