Welp MagazinePlanning a Welsh road trip? Wales is an area of outstanding beauty and it is the perfect place to explore by car with many highlights in each area along with vast stretches of beautiful and peaceful countryside. There are 3 unmissable places on a Welsh road trip, so be sure to include the following in your itinerary.
The Brecon Beacons, National Park
Found right in the heart of Wales – and easy to fit into a road trip – the Brecon Beacons National Park has something for everyone. The park covers a staggering 520 square miles and features epic mountain ranges, deep caves and beautiful blue lakes. It is also a charming market town and has many cultural events throughout the year, including cool music festivals. A few fun activities to consider including walking the Beacons Way, mountain biking and fishing on the River Usk.
Gower Peninsula
Located on the south of Wales not too far from Swansea, the Gower Peninsula is famed for becoming the UK’s first area of outstanding natural beauty in 1956. There can be no complaints with this as it is breathtakingly beautiful with golden sandy beaches, towering limestone cliffs and vast moors. It is the place to be during the warmer months of the year whether you want to chill out on the beach with a good book or try your hand at surfing – it is one of the best places in Britain for waves. Rhossili Bay was even voted as the 11th best beach in all of Europe.
Skomer Island
Pembrokeshire is a stunning part of Wales in the south west and often considered to be a hidden gem. Just a mile off the gorgeous coast of Pembrokeshire, you have Skomer Island that is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK. Here you will find puffins, dolphins, seals, razorbills and Skomer mole. Not only this, but Skomer Island is also covered in bluebells in the Spring months giving it a surreal blue covering. You can arrange day trips to the island and it is the perfect place for nature and wildlife lovers.
Practical Things to Consider
As with any road trip, planning is key to success. It is important to map out your route ahead of time and book accommodation and activities beforehand. You will also want to prevent your car from breaking down by booking an MOT online before you set off for your adventure. You can find a checklist of what you should pack for a road trip online that should give you everything that you need.
These are 3 of the best highlights the are not to be missed on a Welsh road trip and will give you a fantastic experience in the beautiful part of the world.
