South Wales: The Practical Road Trip Guide

by Miles Calder

Drive the best of South Wales with confidence – and enjoy it.

This practical guide builds a road trip of about 490 miles from Cardiff: west along the coast through the Vale of Glamorgan, Gower and Carmarthenshire, all the way round Pembrokeshire to St Davids, then back through the mountains of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) and down the Wye Valley.

Inside you'll find:
• Why heading west along the coast first works best, and when it doesn't
• Ready-made 5-day, 7-day and 8-day itineraries
• Narrow lanes, passing etiquette and Wales's 20 mph limits explained properly, based on the Highway Code
• All six route sections in detail: stops, short walks, viewpoints, beaches, castles, parking, toilets and where to stay
• Tides, Worm's Head and the Castlemartin range closures – what to check before you go
• The Black Mountain Pass and the Gospel Pass – and the easier alternatives
• Skomer, Ramsey and Caldey island trips, campervan advice, fuel and EV charging, a packing list and a quick-reference checklist

No padding, no star ratings, no out-of-date prices – just clear, practical advice for drivers, couples, families and first-timers.

Part of the Traveller's Essentials series.

What you get: an instant digital download (PDF) to read on any computer, tablet or phone.